In this Bill of Lading, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned below:
Carrier means Grandex LLC, the logistics service provider named in this Bill of Lading and on whose behalf it is issued.
Merchant includes any party involved with the shipment, including but not limited to the shipper, consignee, receiver, holder of this Bill of Lading, or any party entitled to the goods or acting on their behalf.
Holder refers to the individual or entity in possession of or entitled to possess this Bill of Lading.
Person means an individual, company, partnership, organization, or any legal entity.
Sub-Contractor includes all third parties engaged by Grandex to perform part or all of the carriage, including but not limited to ocean carriers, trucking companies, warehouse operators, customs brokers, and any subcontractors thereof.
Indemnify means to defend, hold harmless, and compensate for losses, whether arising from negligent or non-negligent acts or omissions.
Goods refers to the full or partial cargo transported under this Bill of Lading, including packaging and containers not provided by Grandex.
Container includes any shipping container, pallet, crate, or similar equipment used for consolidation and transport of goods.
Carriage means the entire transport service provided by Grandex, including pickup, freight movement, handling, customs, warehousing, and delivery.
Port of Loading means the port or facility in China where the goods are received and loaded for transport.
Port of Discharge means the port or terminal in the USA where the goods are unloaded from the vessel.
Vessel refers to any seafaring vessel, feeder ship, or other watercraft used to transport goods during the carriage.
Combined Transport means carriage involving multiple transport modes, such as sea, air, and land, as noted on this document.
Port-to-Port applies when transport is solely by sea between the Port of Loading and Port of Discharge.
Shipped on Board refers to the actual loading of the goods into the container listed in this Bill of Lading.
Freight includes all charges payable to Grandex for transportation services, as outlined in the applicable rate schedule and this Bill of Lading.
Hague Rules refers to the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to Bills of Lading (Brussels, 1924), including the 1968 Protocol, if applicable.
The applicable Grandex Tariff forms part of this agreement. It contains provisions on charges, surcharges, container usage, storage fees, and demurrage. In case of conflict between this Bill of Lading and the Tariff, the Bill of Lading shall prevail. A copy of the Tariff is available upon request.
The Merchant warrants that they are, or are authorized to act on behalf of, the legal owner or consignee of the goods and agree to these Terms and Conditions.