Conditions of Operation
Extraordinary units:
For transport of extraordinary units, rates will be given on request. Sea freight rates for agricultural- and industrial machinery will be given on request. For units with a width of over 2,60 metres, a surcharge will be added on the sea freight: 2,61-3.00 m + 25% 3.01-3,50 m + 50% 3,51-4,00 m + 75% 4,01-4,50 m + 100% For widths over 4,50 m, freight rates given on request
Hazardous cargo:
Hazardous cargo is accepted according to IMDG regulations for freight on combined passenger and freight ships. Hazardous cargo that complies with these regulations will be surcharged with EUR 76,90 per unit. (On the Strömstad - Sandefjord service the surcharge is EUR 19,20 per unit) Specifications referring to the IMDG code, UN-number, class number and packing group must be received before we can confirm shipment. The vehicle must bring a “Dangerous Goods Declaration” and a “Container Packing Certificate”, and be marked in accordance to the IMDG code.
Note: Empty uncleaned tank units are classified under the IMDG code. If the customer wilfully gives incorrect information regarding dangerous cargo, we reserve the right to take legal action.
Empty return shipments:
Empty return shipments may receive a 25% deduction if “space available”. Any agreed rates or bonus agreements will not be given in addition to the reduction of 25%.
Note: On the services between Oslo – Kiel, Oslo – Frederikshavn and Bergen/Stavanger – Hirtshals the deduction is valid for unaccompanied units only.
Deadfreight:
Deadfreight is a fee charged by Color Line CARGO for confirmed bookings that don’t show up before departure. To avoid the charge you have to cancel or change your confirmed booking 4 hours before the current departure. (On the Sandefjord-Strömstad service the time limit is 1 hour before the current departure.)
Discount departures:
On departures with low traffic volumes, the company may reduce the seafreight rates. Which departures these are, will be given on request.
Securing of cargo:
All cargo on the vehicle or ro/ro units shall be properly secured according to sea transport regulations. All units shall be equipped with lashing hooks.
Electric plug-in:
If the transport unit needs an electric plug in, it has to be advised at time of booking. The transporter is responsible for bringing the necessary cables. Flexible leads may be purchased from our freight expeditions.
Storage rent:
Units unloaded/loaded at our terminals may remain for an additional 2 days after the date of arrival/departure, free of charge. Thereafter, storage rent will be charged for each additional day.
ISPS:
Color Line AS will give admission to the terminals according to the requirements given in the ISPS-code part A. The following points state the minimum requirements for admission to the ISPS-controlled area:
- The driver shall carry a valid ID.
- Valid transport documents shall accompany the unit.
- Transport to the terminal shall be executed in a way that ensures that no unauthorized persons have had unnoticed access to the cargo.
- Transport to the terminal shall if possible be carried out without unnecessary delays. Unsealed or unlocked units shall not have been left without supervision.
- Any indication of unauthorised access to the cargo or the cargo unit shall be reported to the shipper and the consignee.
- When permission has been given to enter the controlled area the driver shall follow the requirements for admission and traffic on the ISPS-controlled area.
- It is assumed that the driver is aware of the above requirements and that the transport has been executed according to the requirements above. The driver must sign in at the entrance to the terminal and state that he will follow these requirements.
- The transporter/driver accepts that ISPS-inspection may be carried out on the unit without advance warning and must be willing to give the inspector access to the unit. The inspector shall in these circumstances present valid ID.