8. Bills of Lading
If any term about liability for loss of or damage to cargo, delays, misdelivery or any provisions
mandated by law in Carrier's bill of lading conflicts with another part of the Contract, the bill of
lading shall prevail.
9. Customer Nominated Trucker for Store Door Delivery
9.1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Contract or any bill of lading issued with respect
to cargo moving hereunder, when a customer nominated trucker (CNT) is used for store door delivery
at the request of Shipper (or any other entity with an interest in the cargo), it is hereby agreed
that the following terms and conditions shall apply:
9.2) Carrier will act as agent of Shipper for purposes of arranging the trucking, and the contract of
carriage for inland transportation shall be deemed to be between the trucker and Shipper or the
owner of the cargo.The CNT will be employed by the Shipper or the owner of the cargo, not Carrier,
even though Carrier's rates are inclusive of door delivery.Carrier shall pay the CNT only as agent
for Shipper.
9.3) For purposes of U.S. COGSA and/or applicable law governing carriage of goods by Carrier, delivery
to the Shipper will occur when the cargo is interchanged to the CNT.
9.4) Carrier's liability for loss of or damage to the cargo, or for loss or damage caused by the cargo,
shall cease when the cargo is interchanged to the CNT.
9.5) If any party asserts a claim or cause of action against Carrier for loss or damage occurring after
the cargo is interchanged to the CNT, the Shipper or the owner of the cargo will defend and
indemnify Carrier against any and all such claims or causes of action.
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