Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper Template

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This agreement between carrier and shipper template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our production & operations documents.

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN CARRIER AND SHIPPER This Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper (the "Agreement") is effective [DATE], Between [CARRIER NAME] (the "Carrier"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] And [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the "Shipper"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth in this agreement, carrier and shipper agree as follows: TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS For the consideration described in this agreement, carrier shall ship [Describe goods to be shipped] from shipper at [Address] to [Name of consignee], consignee, at [Address]. TIME OF PICKUP AND DELIVERY The date and time of pickup requested by shipper is [Date], at [Time]. Shipper's preferred arrival date is [Date]. Although carrier transports all shipments with reasonable dispatch, carrier cannot operate on a set schedule. If delivery cannot be made within the period set forth, however, carrier will notify shipper when delivery can be expected. Carrier shall, on pickup of the goods, issue [Negotiable (order) or nonnegotiable (straight)] bills of lading for such goods. STORAGE SERVICE Storage may be ordered by shipper at any time from pickup to delivery. Except where the storage service ordered is in transit, carrier shall issue its standard warehouse receipt. That receipt shall then supersede this agreement, unless objected to by shipper within [Number] days of mailing of the receipt. A charge will be made for warehouse labor in and out of regular storage and for wrapping, packing, and accessorial service. Storage is authorized in any warehouse of carrier. Shipper authorizes carrier, at carrier's option, to place the goods in storage at destination in the event delivery cannot be made on arrival and authorizes the advancing of any dock or other charge made by any warehouseman for the account of shipper. Shipper further authorizes the advancing of any additional charges for storage, handling, and transportation that accrue if the goods are not accepted at destination. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The released value of the goods to be transported is hereby specifically stated by shipper to be [Amount] [per pound or per article]. The rates quoted in this agreement are based on such agreed or released value, and carrier's liability is limited accordingly. Protection against loss or damage exceeding carrier's liability under this agreement may be secured, if desired, by obtaining additional insurance coverage through carrier. INSURANCE

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This agreement between carrier and shipper template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our production & operations documents.

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN CARRIER AND SHIPPER This Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper (the "Agreement") is effective [DATE], Between [CARRIER NAME] (the "Carrier"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] And [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the "Shipper"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth in this agreement, carrier and shipper agree as follows: TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS For the consideration described in this agreement, carrier shall ship [Describe goods to be shipped] from shipper at [Address] to [Name of consignee], consignee, at [Address]. TIME OF PICKUP AND DELIVERY The date and time of pickup requested by shipper is [Date], at [Time]. Shipper's preferred arrival date is [Date]. Although carrier transports all shipments with reasonable dispatch, carrier cannot operate on a set schedule. If delivery cannot be made within the period set forth, however, carrier will notify shipper when delivery can be expected. Carrier shall, on pickup of the goods, issue [Negotiable (order) or nonnegotiable (straight)] bills of lading for such goods. STORAGE SERVICE Storage may be ordered by shipper at any time from pickup to delivery. Except where the storage service ordered is in transit, carrier shall issue its standard warehouse receipt. That receipt shall then supersede this agreement, unless objected to by shipper within [Number] days of mailing of the receipt. A charge will be made for warehouse labor in and out of regular storage and for wrapping, packing, and accessorial service. Storage is authorized in any warehouse of carrier. Shipper authorizes carrier, at carrier's option, to place the goods in storage at destination in the event delivery cannot be made on arrival and authorizes the advancing of any dock or other charge made by any warehouseman for the account of shipper. Shipper further authorizes the advancing of any additional charges for storage, handling, and transportation that accrue if the goods are not accepted at destination. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The released value of the goods to be transported is hereby specifically stated by shipper to be [Amount] [per pound or per article]. The rates quoted in this agreement are based on such agreed or released value, and carrier's liability is limited accordingly. Protection against loss or damage exceeding carrier's liability under this agreement may be secured, if desired, by obtaining additional insurance coverage through carrier. INSURANCE

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