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NOTICE Schedule 5-A
Effective
December 11, 2024
Issued
December 11, 2024
NOTICES SCHEDULE 5-A Oct. 30, 2024 – December 2024 Fuel Surcharge Sept 26, 2024 – November 2024 Fuel Surcharge Sept 09, 2024 – MTOS Revisions Sept 03, 2024 – MTOS Revisions Aug. 28, 2024 – October 2024 Fuel Surcharge July 31, 2024 – MTOS Revisions July 31, 2024 – September 2024 Fuel Surcharge Jun. 25, 2024 – August 2024 Fuel Surcharge May 29, 2024 – MTOS revisions May 22, 2024 – MTOS revisions May 08, 2024 – MTOS revisions May 01, 2024 – June 2024 Fuel Surcharge Apr 01, 2024 – May 2024 Fuel Surcharge Feb 28, 2024 – April 2024 Fuel Surcharge Feb 12, 2024 – MTOS 11 Changes Feb 08, 2024 – MTOS revisions Jan 31, 2024 – March 2024 Fuel Surcharge Dec 19, 2023 – February 2024 Fuel Surcharge Dec 06, 2023 – MTOS 5-A revisions Nov 29, 2023 – January 2024 Fuel Surcharge Oct 31, 2023 – MTOS 5-A revisions Oct 09, 2023 – MTOS 5-A revisions Sep 27, 2023 – November 2023 Fuel Surcharge Sep 15, 2023 – MTOS Revisions effective October 1, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 – October 2023 Fuel Surcharge Jul 28, 2023 – September 2023 Fuel Surcharge Jun 26, 2023 – August 2023 Fuel Surcharge Jun 01, 2023 – July 2023 Fuel Surcharge May 08, 2023 – June 2023 Fuel Surcharge Mar 29, 2023 – May 2023 Fuel Surcharge Mar 01, 2023 – April 2023 Fuel Surcharge Feb 07, 2023 – March 2023 Fuel Surcharge Dec 22, 2022 – February 2023 Fuel Surcharge Nov 30, 2022 – January 2023 Fuel Surcharge Nov 17, 2022 – Out of Gauge Surcharge and Hazardous Fees Nov 15, 2022 – Static Machinery Storage Oct 31, 2022 – December 2022 Fuel Surcharge Oct 13, 2022 – MTOS Revisions effective December 1, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 –November 2022 Fuel Surcharge Sep 27, 2022 –MTOS Revisions effective October 1, 2022 Sep 23, 2022 –This notice was canceled and replaced by the September 27, 2022 notice. Aug 31, 2022 –October 2022 Fuel Surcharge June 30, 2021 (May 3, 2021 notice redistributed)
NOTICE March 10, 2021
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A
Effective May 1, 2021, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
GPA MTOS 5-A Rule 34-505 Free Time will be revised to reflect export free time from the current ten (10) consecutive calendar days to nine (9) consecutive calendar days as reflected below.
MTOS 5-A Rule 34-505 (FREE TIME)
The specified period of time that a loaded container may occupy terminal space assigned to it on Authority property, free of storage charges. The Authority will grant the following Free Time beginning with the first 12:01 AM after a loaded container is unloaded from the transport conveyance:
INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER (as defined herein)
· Import – Seven (7) consecutive calendar days · Export – Nine (9) consecutive calendar days · Transshipped – Ten (10) consecutive calendar days
Should you have any questions, contact the Customer Service team at 912- 963-5526 or [email protected]. |
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October 1, 2020
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A
Effective December 1, 2020, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
Container Charges
New Rates – Rule 34-525 Government Agency Inspections – Centralized Examination Station (“CES”)
Rate increase of $20.00, per CES billable event:
Full Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20′ | 40′ | 45′ | |
Palletized Cargo | $662 | $1,012 | $1,112 |
Non-Palletized Cargo | $1,012 | $1,412 | $1,612 |
Partial Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20’ 40’ 45’
Palletized Cargo $462 $592 $662
Non-Palletized Cargo $722 $1,037 $1,282
Handling Charge – Seized Cargo: (Notes 1,2,5 and 6) = $220, per labor hour
Tailgate Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3) = $282
Government Agency Facilitation Fee, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 4) = $327
The Government Agency Facilitation Fee includes the following types of CES inspections:
Non-Intrusive Examination, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Vacis Exams for CET, Outbound Agriculture or Trade), US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Cargo Damage and Variance Impeding Normal Handling: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill-to-party
preceding providing CES services.
Hazardous Cargo: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill-to-party
preceding providing CES services.
Note 1: Charges are assessed to the Ocean Carrier and / or its authorized agent. The Authority will not honor
requests to cancel any billing and re-bill another party.
Note 2: The services provided by the Authority in connection with this charge are Government Agency relocation
services to/from Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal to the CES for inspection without devanning. In addition
to the Government Agency Facilitation Fee, and the Tailgate Inspection Fee, if the Authority is directed to devan any
cargo for inspection, the applicable charges for the Partial or Full inspection will also apply. For the sake of clarity,
each CES service event and supporting rate provided by the Authority will be charged.
Note 3: When the Authority devans a container at the direction of any of the aforementioned government agencies
and all of the devanned cargo will not fit back into the original container, due to the nature or the intricacies of the
cargo and / or loading pattern, the Authority will not be responsible for any additional charges.
Note 4: This charge will apply a second time when the Authority is requested to relocate / rehandle a container from
the CES to Garden City Terminal’s designated washpad or fumigation area, due to a governmental agency directive.
The washing or fumigation of cargo must be conducted by an Authority approved Third Party Vendor, which the cargo
owner or customs broker will select.
Note 5: Charge is for the re-handling, palletizing and shrink wrapping of government seized cargo from the warehouse
floor to a secured area within the CES. This charge will be added to all preceding CES provided fees and services.
Note 6: If seized cargo handling time exceeds one hour, the Authority will assess labor charges for each quarter-hour
over the first hour.
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under MTO Schedule No 5-A on December 1, 2020.
Questions may be addressed to the undersigned or your GPA account representative.
Thank you,
Paul Yarborough
General Manager Contracts, Planning & Pricing | Georgia Ports Authority
NOTICE
July 31, 2020
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A , No 10-A and No 11
Effective October 1, 2020, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
No 5-A General Charges
Rule 34-175 page 33 Dockage Charges
• Increase of 2.2% to RoRo, Vehicle and Barge dockage rates
Rule 34-177 page 34 Fresh Water
• Increase of 2%, per short ton
• Minimum charge adjusted from $290 to $300
Rule 34-180 page 34 Minimum Charges
• Increase in the crane lift minimum charge from $590 to $600, per lift, and the top-lift minimum charge from $522 to $532, per lift
Rule 34-189 page 35 Terminal Security Surcharge
• Increase from $7.08 to $7.81, per container, (Fully cellular container vessels)
• Increase from $3.88 to $4.00, per linear foot, (Noncellular and all other vessels, including barges)
No 5-A Breakbulk / RoRo Cargo and General / Miscellaneous Charges
Rule 34-275 page 46 Measurement of Cargo
• Increase in the minimum charge from $84.00 to $86.00, per service
Rule 34-280 page 46 Stevedore Use Charge on Breakbulk and RoRo Cargo, per short ton
• Increase of 2% applied from/to point of rest and direct shipside from .63¢ to .65¢
Rule 34-285 page 46 Wharfage Charges on Breakbulk and RoRo Cargo, per short ton
Brunswick and Savannah
• Cargo weighing less than 150k lbs., adjusted from $5.09 to $5.25
• Cargo weighing more than 150k lbs., adjusted from $7.73 to $7.96
• Lumber $4.25 to $4.38
• Automobiles
New manufacturer lots $5.91/unit to $6.09/unit
Privately Owned (POV’s) $10.06/unit to $10.36/unit
Rule 34-290 pages 47-49 Miscellaneous Services
• Increase of 3% to miscellaneous rates
No 5-A Breakbulk / RoRo Cargo Handling Charges
Rule 34-300 page 50 Articles, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
• Increase of 2%
Rule 34-305 pages 50-51 Boats, Yachts and/or Hulls and Related Accessories
• Increase of 2%
Rule 34-330 page 53 Machinery and Parts
• Increase of 3%
Rule 34-355 page 56 Vehicles, Aircraft and Parts
• Vehicle (less than 10k lbs.) from $78.00, per unit, to $79.00, per unit
• Vehicle (exceeding 10k lbs.) from $159.00, per unit, to $164, per unit
• Trailers (towable) from $159, per unit, to $164, per unit
• Trailers (not towable) from $17.30, per short ton, to $18.00, per short ton
• Aircraft from $600, per unit, to $650, per unit
• Parts from $17.30, per short ton, to $18.00, per short ton
No 5-A Breakbulk / RoRo Cargo Storage Charges
Rules 34-365 thru 34-425 pages 58 – 62
• Increase of 2%
• Replace the 4th month storage rate with the “Each Month Thereafter” storage rate
No 5-A Bulk Cargo Charges
Rule 34-470 page 65 Wharfage Charges on Bulk Cargo
• Dry Commodities, NOS from $2.27, per short ton, to $2.32, per short ton
• Liquid Commodities, NOS (includes petro chemicals) from $2.37 per short ton, to $2.42, per short ton
• Biofuels from 0.17¢ / BBL to 0.18¢ / BBL
• Fertilizer, Liquid from $1.46 to $1.49
• Oils (other than petroleum or pulpmill liquids) from $1.25, per short ton, to $1.28, per short ton
• Petroleum and Petroleum products (crude or refined oil, fuel, fuel oils, gas and lubricating additives) from 0.17¢ / BBL to 0.18¢ / BBL
No 5-A Container Charges
Rule 34-510 page 76 Stevedore Use Charge On Containerized Cargo, per short ton
• Increase of 2% applied, per short ton, from .63¢ to .65¢
Rule 34-512 page 76 Out Of Gauge Surcharge
• From $110 to $125, per container, flatrack or platform, per move
Rule 34-515 page 76 Wharfage Charges On Containerized Cargo, per short ton
• Increase from $5.09 to $5.25
Rule 34-520 pages 77, 78 and 79 Container Yard Services
• Non-Vessel Move Terminal Use Fee (import or export) via rail or truck from $185 to $200 per container
• Terminal Storage – chassis or containers for sale, out of service or major damaged status from $81.00, per unit / per day, to $83.00, per unit / day
• Terminal Storage – long dwell (over 30 days) tri-axle and genset chassis from $81.00, per unit / day, to $83.00, per unit / day
• Digging – from $49.00, per container handled, to $50.00, per container handled
• Stack Relocation – from $82.00 to $100.00, per chassis, container or married unit, per move
• Segregation (grounding or mounting to chassis for inspection), per container, per move from $57.00 to $59, per container
• Supplemental Rail Lift – from $77.96 to $80.00, per container
• Transferring Containers – from $123.00 to $125.00, per container
Rule 34-521 page 79 U.S. Coast Guard Regulated Cargo
• When escorted by Port Police from $355, per container, to $375, per container
Rule 34-552 page 81 Billing of Crane Stand-By Time and Missed Appointments
• The bill-to-party for handling charges will be charged a missed crane appointment fee in an amount that equals one half of the minimum crane fee as specified in Rule 34-180 if the crane is not used at the scheduled crane appointment time.
Rule 34-625 pages 86 and 87 Equipment Leasing Rates
• Increase of 2%
• Note 5 – When container cranes at the Authority’s Garden City Terminal are used on breakbulk cargo, the Authority will assess an equipment lease charge of $399.00 (increased from $340.00), per 6 minute increment, per lift, on straight-time or overtime. The lease charge will be assessed to the ocean carrier in full regardless of any other agreements.
Rule 34-626 page 87 Ship-To-Shore Container Crane Handling Surcharge
• When steel wires, ropes, slings, etc., are used in conjunction with the ship to shore container crane to safely discharge, or load, out of gauge cargo onto flatracks, open top, loaded or empty containers to or from the vessel, a handling surcharge of $399.00 (increased from $340.00), per 6 minute increment, per flatrack / container, will be assessed to the ocean carrier. This surcharge will be in addition to the contractual or MTOS assessment for the lease of the ship-to-shore crane. This surcharge will be assessed in full regardless of any other agreements. The surcharge does not apply when ship to shore cranes are used to lift breakbulk cargo at Garden City Terminal. Container crane lease fees for the handling of breakbulk cargo, at Garden City Terminal, are listed in Rule 34-625, Note 4.
Rule 34-630 pages 87 and 88 Labor Rates – Bainbridge, Brunswick and Savannah
• Increase of 2%
No 10-A James D. Mason ICTF Charges
Rule 34-200 page 6 Lift Charge to include initial lift to/from railcar, supplemental rail lift or other authorized required lifts
• Increase from $77.96 to $80.00, per container
No 11 Appalachian Regional Port
Rule 220 page 4 Non Rail Container Rate
• Non-Rail container from $185 to $200, per container
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under MTO Schedules on October 1, 2020.
Questions may be addressed to your GPA account representative.
October 7, 2019
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A
Effective December 1, 2019, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
Container Charges
New Rates – Rule 34-525 Government Agency Inspections – Centralized Examination Station (“CES”)
Rate increase of $67.00, per CES billable event, with the exception of the seized cargo handling charge (from $195 to $200).
Full Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20’ 40’ 45’
Palletized Cargo $642 $992 $1,092
Non-Palletized Cargo $992 $1,392 $1,592
Partial Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20’ 40’ 45’
Palletized Cargo $442 $572 $642
Non-Palletized Cargo $702 $1,017 $1,262
Handling Charge – Seized Cargo: (Notes 1,2,5 and 6) = $200, per labor hour
Tailgate Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3) = $262
Government Agency Facilitation Fee, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 4) = $307
The Government Agency Facilitation Fee includes the following types of CES inspections:
Non-Intrusive Examination, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Agency,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Vacis Exams for CET, Outbound
Agriculture or Trade).
Cargo Damage and Variance Impeding Normal Handling: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill to party
preceding providing CES services.
Hazardous Cargo: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill to party
preceding providing CES services.
Note 1: Charges are assessed to the Ocean Carrier and / or its authorized agent. The Authority will not honor
requests to cancel any billing and re-bill another party.
Note 2: The services provided by the Authority in connection with this charge are Government Agency relocation
services for inspection without devanning. In addition to the Government Services Facilitation Fee, if the Authority
is directed to devan any cargo for inspection, then the applicable charges for the Tailgate, Partial or Full inspection
will also apply. For the sake of clarity, each CES service and supporting rate provided by the Authority will be charged.
Note 3: When the Authority devans a container at the direction of any of the aforementioned government agencies
and all of the devanned cargo will not fit back into the original container, due to the nature or the intricacies of the
cargo and / or loading pattern, the Authority will not be responsible for any additional charges.
Note 4: This charge will apply a second time when the Authority is requested to relocate / rehandle a container from
the CES to Garden City Terminal’s designated washpad or fumigation area, due to a governmental agency directive.
The washing or fumigation of cargo must be conducted by an Authority approved Third Party Vendor, which the cargo
owner or customs broker will select.
Note 5: Charge is for the re-handling, palletizing and shrink wrapping of government seized cargo from the warehouse
floor to a secured area within the CES. This charge will be added to all preceding CES provided fees and services.
Note 6: If seized cargo handling time exceeds one hour, the Authority will assess labor charges for each quarter-hour
over the first hour.
These changes will be available for viewing atwww.gaports.com under MTO Schedule No 5-A on December 1, 2019.
Questions may be addressed to the undersigned or your GPA account representative.
Thank you,
Paul Yarborough
General Manager Contracts, Planning & Pricing | Georgia Ports Authority
October 1, 2019
*Revision – See MTOS Rule 34-189
GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A , No 10-A and No 11
August 21, 2019
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A , No 10-A and No 11
Effective October 1, 2019, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
No 5-A General Charges
Rule 34-175 page 33 Dockage Charges
- Increase of 3% to RoRo, Vehicle and Barge dockage rates
- Minimum dockage rate adjusted from $850 to $875, per vessel or barge, per day
Rule 34-177 page 34 Fresh Water
- Increase of 3%, per short ton
- Minimum charge adjusted from $280 to $290
Rule 34-180 page 34 Minimum Charges
- Increase the crane lift minimum charge from $562 to $590 and the toplift minimum charge from $494 to $522
*Rule 34-189 page 35 Terminal Security Surcharge
- Increase from $7.00 to $7.08, per container, (Fully cellular container vessels)
- Increase from $3.52 to $3.88, per linear foot, (Noncellular and all other vessels, including barges)
No 5-A Breakbulk / RoRo Cargo and General Charges
Rule 34-285 page 46 Wharfage Charges on Breakbulk and RoRo Cargo, per short ton
Brunswick Savannah
- Cargo weighing less than 150k lbs., adjusted from $4.94 to $5.09 $4.94 to $5.09
- Cargo weighing more than 150k lbs., adjusted from $7.50 to $7.73 $7.50 to $7.73
- Lumber $4.12 to $4.25 $4.12 to $4.25
- Vehicles
- New manufacturer lots $5.73/unit to $5.91/unit $5.73/unit to $5.91/unit
- Privately Owned (POV’s) $9.76/unit to $10.06/unit $9.76/unit to $10.06/unit
Rule 34-290 pages 47-49 Miscellaneous Services
- Increase of 3% to miscellaneous rates
No 5-A Breakbulk / RoRo Cargo Handling Charges
Rule 34-330 page 53 Machinery and Parts
- Increase of 3%
Rule 34-345 page 55 Modular Housing and Mobile Homes
- Increase the setup and on wheels rate from $154.35 to $159
- Increase the setup and not on wheels (requiring terminal equipment to lift/tow) from $18.50 to $19.00, per short ton
Rule 34-355 page 56 Vehicles, Aircraft and Parts
- Vehicle (less than 10k lbs.) from $76, per unit, to $78, per unit
- Vehicle (exceeding 10k lbs.) from $154.35, per unit, to $159, per unit
- Trailers (towable) from $154.35, per unit, to $159, per unit
- Trailers (not towable) from $16.80, per short ton, to $17.30, per short ton
- Aircraft from $470, per unit, to $600, per unit
- Parts from $16.80, per short ton, to $17.30, per short ton
No 5-A Bulk Cargo Charges
Rule 34-470 page 65 Wharfage Charges on Bulk Cargo
- Dry Commodities, NOS from $2.20, per short ton, to $2.27, per short ton
- Liquid Commodities, NOS (includes petro chemicals) from $2.30 per short ton, to $2.37, per short ton
- Biofuels from 0.165 / BBL to 0.17 / BBL
- Fertilizer, Liquid from $1.41 to $1.46
- Oils (other than petroleum or pulpmill liquids) from $1.21, per short ton, to $1.25, per short ton
- Petroleum and Petroleum products (crude or refined oil, fuel, fuel oils, gas and lubricating additives) from 0.165 / BBL to 0.17 / BBL
No 5-A Container Charges
Rule 34-511 page 76 Stevedore Vessel Loading Error
- From $207 to $250, per container
Rule 34-512 page 76 Out Of Gauge Surcharge
- From $101 to $110, per container, flatrack or platform
Rule 34-515 page 76 Wharfage Charges On Containerized Cargo
- Increase from $4.94, per short ton, to $5.09, per short ton
Rule 34-520 pages 77, 78 and 79 Container Yard Services
- Non-Vessel Move Terminal Use Fee via rail from $156.82 to $185 per container, and via truck from $108.15 to $185, per container
- Terminal Storage – Non-Vessel container from $102.75, per container / per day, to $106, per container / per day
- Terminal Storage – chassis or containers for sale, out of service or major damaged status from $78, per unit / per day, to $81, per unit / day
- Terminal Storage – long dwell (over 30 days) tri-axle and genset chassis from $78, per unit / day, to $81, per unit / day
- Terminal Storage – empty containers from $3.71, per container / day, to $3.83, per container / day
- New Charge – Company / Trucker owned chassis Terminal Use Fee for chassis left on the Authority’s terminals – $275, per chassis, excludes terminal storage charge of $81.00, per chassis, per day.
- New Charge – Chassis Conveyance Fee, per chassis use – $35
- Digging -from $47.86, per container handled, to $49, per container handled
- Equipment Bundling / Unbundling – rate based on number of units to be placed on/remove from bottom unit, per unit, from $75 to $80
- Providing / applying placards – increase from $6.50, per placard, to $25, per placard
- Seal Change from $9.75, per container to $15, per container
- Segregation (grounding or mounting to chassis for inspection), per container, per move from $55.13 to $57, per container
Rule 34-521 page 79 U.S. Coast Guard Regulated Cargo
- When escorted by Port Police from $345, per container, to $355, per container
Rule 34-625 page 86 Equipment Leasing Rates
- Increase of 3%
Rule 34-630 pages 87 and 88 Labor Rates – Bainbridge, Brunswick and Savannah
- Increase of 3%
No 10-AJames D. Mason ICTF Charges
Rule 34-220 page 6 Facility Storage (Containers)
- Facility storage for Non-Vessel container, per container, per day from $102.75 to $106
Rule 34-225 page 6 Facility Storage (Chassis)
- Facility storage for chassis or bundled chassis, per chassis or bundle chassis, per day from $102.75 to $106
Rule 34-240 page 6 Drayage, Non-Vessel Chassis
- Drayage, Non-Vessel Chassis between ICTF and GCT, per chassis from $77.96 to $113, each way
No 11 Appalachian Regional Port
Rule 220 page 4 Non Rail Container Rate
- Non-Rail container from $152.25 to $185, per container
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under MTO Schedules (Tariffs) on October 1, 2019.
Questions may be addressed to your GPA account representative.
Thanks,
Paul Yarborough
General Manager Contracts, Planning & Pricing | Georgia Ports Authority
January 22, 2019
MTOS Revision
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A
The Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
Container Charges
Revision and effective January 1, 2019 (see yellow highlight) to MTOS Rule 34-525 Government Agency Inspections – Centralized Examination Station (“CES”)
Full Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20’ 40’ 45’
Palletized Cargo $575 $925 $1,025
Non-Palletized Cargo $925 $1,325 $1,525
Partial Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20’ 40’ 45’
Palletized Cargo $375 $505 $575
Non-Palletized Cargo $635 $950 $1,195
Administrative Fee, per container: (Notes 1 and 5) = $55 – Cancelled and deleted from the CES Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2019
Handling Charge – Seized Cargo: (Notes 1,2,6 and 7) = $195, per labor hour
Tailgate Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3) = $195
Government Agency Facilitation Fee, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 4) = $240
The Government Agency Facilitation Fee includes the following types of CES inspections:
Non-Intrusive Examination, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Agency,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Vacis Exams for CET, Outbound
Agriculture or Trade).
Cargo Damage and Variance Impeding Normal Handling: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill to party
preceding providing CES services.
Hazardous Cargo: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill to party
preceding providing CES services.
Note 1: Charges are assessed to the Ocean Carrier and / or its authorized agent. The Authority will not honor
requests to cancel any billing and re-bill another party.
Note 2: The services provided by the Authority in connection with this charge are Government Agency relocation
services for inspection without devanning. In addition to the Government Services Facilitation Fee, if the Authority
is directed to devan any cargo for inspection, then the applicable charges for the Tailgate, Partial or Full inspection
will also apply. For the sake of clarity, each CES service and supporting rate provided by the Authority will be charged.
Note 3: When the Authority devans a container at the direction of any of the aforementioned government agencies
and all of the devanned cargo will not fit back into the original container, due to the nature or the intricacies of the
cargo and / or loading pattern, the Authority will not be responsible for any additional charges.
Note 4: This charge will apply when the Authority is requested to relocate a container to Garden City Terminal’s
designated washpad or fumigation area, due to a directive of a government agency. The washing or fumigation of
cargo must be conducted by a Authority approved Third Party Vendor, which the cargo owner or customs broker
will select.
Note 5: Administrative Fee will be assessed if a U.S. Customs and Border Protection held container is not inspected at
the Authority’s CES, but is instead drayed, under a permit to transfer, by a bonded trucking company to an alternate
off-site location for government agency inspection. Cancelled and deleted from the CES Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2019
Note 6: Charge is for the re-handling, palletizing and shrink wrapping of government seized cargo from the warehouse
floor to a secured area within the CES. This charge will be added to all preceding CES provided fees and services.
Note 7: If seized cargo handling time exceeds one hour, the Authority will assess labor charges for each quarter-hour
over the first hour.
Thanks,
Paul Yarborough
Manager Contracts, Planning & Pricing | Georgia Ports Authority
December 11, 2018
MTOS Revision
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A
The Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
Revision and effective December 1, 2018 (see yellow highlight) to MTOS Rule 34-514 Vessel Operator Empty And Loaded Container Vessel Discharge Requirement
During vessel discharge operations, empty and loaded containers shall be discharged with the container doors aligned towards
the AFT position (rear of vessel). An empty or loaded container that is discharged with the container doors aligned towards the
FWD position (front of vessel) will be assessed a flip charge, per container, to the Vessel Operator (revised from Steamship Line),
as provided in MTOS Rule 34-520. Note: All refrigerated containers are excluded from this Rule.
Revision and effective October 1, 2018 (see yellow highlight) to MTOS Rule 34-625 Equipment Leasing Rates
- Note 5 – When container cranes at Garden City Terminal are used on breakbulk cargo, the GPA will assess an equipment lease charge of
$340.00 (revised from $489.84), per 6 minute increment, per lift, on straight time or overtime. The lease charge will be assessed to the
ocean carrier in full regardless of any other agreements
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under MTO Schedules on December 10, 2018.
Questions may be addressed to the undersigned or your GPA account representative.
November 30, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A
Effective January 1, 2019, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
General Rules
Addition to the MTOS – Rule 34-106 Vessel To Vacate Berths
The Authority may order any vessel to vacate any berth when it is determined that the continued presence of a vessel
would be a potential hazard to the vessel, the berth, Authority facilities and/or the rights, property, or safety of others.
Potential grounds for an order to vacate include, but are not limited to, “Force Majeure” events as described in
Rule 34-085. The Authority shall provide written notice to the Ocean Carrier or ship’s agent advising of the order to
vacate. The notice shall state the time by which the berth must be vacated. If the vessel fails to promptly vacate as
ordered, the vessel owner shall be responsible for any damage or expense which may be incurred by the Authority,
the vessel, or others as a result of such failure to vacate. The Authority shall have the option, but not the duty, of moving
the vessel to another location at the risk and expense of the vessel owner. Except in the instance of the Authority’s
gross negligence, the vessel owner shall indemnify and hold the Authority harmless from any and all losses that arise
out of such movement. Failure to comply with an order to vacate will result in a charge to the vessel owner of $1,400.00,
per hour, or a fraction thereof. This charge shall not constitute a waiver by the Authority of a claim for greater actual
damages sustained as a result of the vessel’s failure or refusal to vacate. Refusal to vacate may result in denial of future
berthing privileges.
General Charges
Change in language (see yellow highlight) to Rule 34-177 Fresh Water
The Authority will provide fresh water to vessels. The charge shall be $6.58, per 2,000 pounds, with a minimum of $280.00.
If a request for fresh water requires overtime, charges for a forklift operator as provided in Rule 34-630 shall apply.
To order fresh water send an email, at least 24 business hours in advance of vessel berthing, to the appropriate terminal.
Garden City Terminal vessels [email protected]
Ocean Terminal vessels [email protected]
Container Charges
New Rates – Rule 34-525 Government Agency Inspections – Centralized Examination Station (“CES”)
Full Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20’ 40’ 45’
Palletized Cargo $575 $925 $1,025
Non-Palletized Cargo $925 $1,325 $1,525
Partial Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3)
Container Size- 20’ 40’ 45’
Palletized Cargo $375 $505 $575
Non-Palletized Cargo $635 $950 $1,195
Administrative Fee, per container: (Notes 1 and 5) = $55
Handling Charge – Seized Cargo: (Notes 1,2,6 and 7) = $195, per labor hour
Tailgate Inspection, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 3) = $195
Government Agency Facilitation Fee, per container: (Notes 1,2 and 4) = $240
The Government Agency Facilitation Fee includes the following types of CES inspections:
Non-Intrusive Examination, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Agency,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Vacis Exams for CET, Outbound
Agriculture or Trade).
Cargo Damage and Variance Impeding Normal Handling: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill to party
preceding providing CES services.
Hazardous Cargo: (Notes 1 and 3) = Call For Rate (912)-963-5437
Charges for equipment, labor and materials to be determined and communicated to the bill to party
preceding providing CES services.
Note 1: Charges are assessed to the Ocean Carrier and / or its authorized agent. The Authority will not honor
requests to cancel any billing and re-bill another party.
Note 2: The services provided by the Authority in connection with this charge are Government Agency relocation
services for inspection without devanning. In addition to the Government Services Facilitation Fee, if the Authority
is directed to devan any cargo for inspection, then the applicable charges for the Tailgate, Partial or Full inspection
will also apply. For the sake of clarity, each CES service and supporting rate provided by the Authority will be charged.
Note 3: When the Authority devans a container at the direction of any of the aforementioned government agencies
and all of the devanned cargo will not fit back into the original container, due to the nature or the intricacies of the
cargo and / or loading pattern, the Authority will not be responsible for any additional charges.
Note 4: This charge will apply when the Authority is requested to relocate a container to Garden City Terminal’s
designated washpad or fumigation area, due to a directive of a government agency. The washing or fumigation of
cargo must be conducted by a Authority approved Third Party Vendor, which the cargo owner or customs broker
will select.
Note 5: Administrative Fee will be assessed if a U.S. Customs and Border Protection held container is not inspected at
the Authority’s CES, but is instead drayed, under a permit to transfer, by a bonded trucking company to an alternate
off-site location for government agency inspection.
Note 6: Charge is for the re-handling, palletizing and shrink wrapping of government seized cargo from the warehouse
floor to a secured area within the CES. This charge will be added to all preceding CES provided fees and services.
Note 7: If seized cargo handling time exceeds one hour, the Authority will assess labor charges for each quarter-hour
over the first hour.
Effective March 1, 2019, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
Container Charges
Addition to the MTOS – Rule 34-512 Out Of Gauge Surcharge
The Authority will assess an out-of-gauge surcharge to the Ocean Carrier for cargo that exceeds the normal dimensions of a
standard container, flatrack, or platform by length, width, height and/or a combination thereof.
Out-Of-Gauge Surcharge = $101.00, per container, flatrack or platform
New MTOS Rule 34-512 cancels and replaces current Rule 34-585
Rule 34-585 – Overheight Spreader Bar Attachment
At the request of the Ocean Carrier’s stevedore or the Ocean Carrier, the Authority will provide an overheight spreader bar attachment
at a charge of $101.00, per overheight container handled. Said charge is for the account of the Ocean Carrier. The overheight spreader
bar attachments will be provided when and as available on a first come, first serve basis.
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under MTO Schedules on January 1, 2019 and March 1, 2019.
Questions may be addressed to the undersigned or your GPA account representative.
August 31, 2018
To: Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No 5-A
Effective October 1, 2018, the Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following changes to the MTOS:
General Rules
Addition to the MTOS – Rule 34-068 Georgia Open Records Act
Terminal User acknowledges that GPA is a State Authority and public corporation which is subject to the | |||||
Georgia Open Records Act codified in O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et. seq. In the event a request is made to GPA | |||||
pursuant to the Open Records Act, and related to any agreement with the Terminal User, GPA agrees it | |||||
will promptly notify the Terminal User of such request. Terminal User may, at that time, and at its sole | |||||
expense, seek injunctive or other relief from an appropriate court in an effort to prevent the disclosure of | |||||
the agreement and/or any documents related to the Agreement in the possession of GPA. | |||||
Notwithstanding the foregoing, GPA shall not be prevented from complying with any records request as | |||||
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General Charges
Rule 34-175 Dockage Charges
- Increase of 3% to all dockage rates
- Minimum dockage rate adjusted from $725 to $850, per vessel or barge, per day
Rule 34-177 Fresh Water
- Increase of 3%, per short ton
- Minimum charge adjusted from $220 to $280
Rule 34-180 Minimum Charges
- Increase of 5% (exception: Fresh Water)
Rule 34-189 Terminal Security Surcharge
- Increase from $6.66 to $7.00, per container, (Fully cellular container vessels)
- Increase from $3.35 to $3.52, per linear foot, (Noncellular and all other vessels, including barges)
Breakbulk / RoRo Cargo and General Charges
Rule 34-275 Measurement of Cargo
- Minimum charge for service is adjusted from $62 to $84
Rule 34-280 Stevedore Use Charge on Breakbulk and RoRo Cargo
- Brunswick from .60 to .63, per short ton
- Savannah from .61 to .63, per short ton
Rule 34-285 Wharfage Charges on Breakbulk and RoRo Cargo, per short ton
Savannah Brunswick
- Cargo weighing less than 150k lbs., adjusted from $4.52 to $4.94 $4.79 to $4.94
- Cargo weighing more than 150k lbs., adjusted from $6.91 to $7.50 $7.28 to $7.50
- Lumber $3.74 to $4.12 $4.00 to $4.12
- Vehicles
New manufacturer lots $5.56/unit to $5.73/unit $4.79/unit to $5.73/unit
Privately Owned (POV’s) $9.47/unit to $9.76/unit $4.79/unit to $9.76/unit
Remarket $7.69/unit to $7.93/unit $4.79/unit to $7.93/unit
Rule 34-290 Miscellaneous Services
- Increase of 3% to all miscellaneous rates with the exception of the Cargo Fumigation Facilitation Fee for self-propelled automobiles, which will be adjusted from $20.35, per move, to $27.21, per move
Breakbulk / RoRo Cargo Handling Charges
Rule 34-305 Boats, Yachts and / or Hulls and Related Accessories
- Increase the receive / deliver of boats, yachts , hulls or boat trailers (not exceeding 40ft in length) with no physical handling from $73.50 to $76
- Increase the receive / deliver of boats, yachts , hulls or boat trailers (exceeding 40ft in length) with no physical handling from $147 to $154.35
- Boat cradle disposal charge increased from $800 to $900, per cradle
Rule 34-330 Machinery and Parts
- Increase of 5%
- If a breakbulk lift is made with a GPA Toplift a minimum charge of $494, per lift, will be assessed
Rule 34-335 Metal Articles
- Increase of 3% to Ferrous metals
Rule 34-345 Modular Housing and Mobile Homes
- Increase the setup and on wheels rate from $140 to $154.35
Rule 34-352 Shipper Owned Containers (Breakbulk / RoRo Terminals)
- Increase from $195 to $250, per container
Rule 34-355 Vehicles, Aircraft and Parts
- Vehicle (less than 10k lbs.) from $73.50, per unit, to $76, per unit
- Vehicle (exceeding 10k lbs.) from $147, per unit, to $154.35, per unit
- Trailers (towable) from $147, per unit, to $154.35, per unit
- Trailers (not towable) from $16, per short ton, to $16.80, per short ton
- Aircraft from $446.25, per unit, to $470, per unit
- Parts from $16, per short ton, to $16.80, per short ton
Bulk Cargo Charges
Rule 34-470 Wharfage Charges on Bulk Cargo
- Savannah – Dry Commodities, NOS from $2.05, per short ton, to $2.20, per short ton
- Savannah – Oils (other than petroleum or pulpmill liquids) from $1.13, per short ton, to $1.21, per short ton
Container Rules
Change in language to Rule 34-502 Storage on Empty Containers
Empty containers marshaled on Authority terminals will be assessed an excess empty container storage charge. The charge is applicable for each empty container exceeding the Allowable Empty Container inventory for the monthly reporting period. |
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Computations of the Allowable Empty Container inventory for the monthly reporting period: Step 1 The Export Throughput Leg, which comprises the loaded and empty containers for the last three (3) months prior to the current monthly billing period is used to calculate the weekly average. Step 2 The weekly average as calculated in Step 1 is multiplied by the number of days in the current billable month. The number of empty containers allowed will be compared to the actual cumulative empty containers on terminal for that month. If for the reporting period the actual cumulative empty container inventory exceeds the Allowable Empty Container inventory, the difference will be assessed the empty container terminal storage charge in Rule 34-520. This will be calculated and invoiced on a monthly basis to the ocean carrier or its agent.
Container Charges Rule 34-510 Stevedore Use Charge On Containerized Cargo
Rule 34-511 Stevedore Vessel Loading Error
Rule 34-513 Vessel Re-Stows
Addition to the MTOS – Rule 34-514 Steamship Line Empty And Loaded Container Vessel Discharge Requirement During vessel discharge operations, empty and loaded containers shall be discharged with the container doors aligned towards the AFT position (rear of vessel). An empty or loaded container that is discharged with the container doors aligned towards the FWD position (front of vessel) will be assessed a flip charge, per container, to the steamship line, as provided in MTOS Rule 34-520. Note: All refrigerated containers are excluded from this Rule. Rule 34-515 Wharfage Charges On Containerized Cargo
Rule 34-520 Container Yard Services
Rule 34-521 U.S. Coast Guard Regulated Cargo
Rule 34-625 Equipment Leasing Rates
$489.84, per 6 minute increment, per lift, on straight time or overtime. The lease charge will be assessed to the ocean carrier in full regardless of any other agreements Rule 34-626 Ship-To-Shore Container Crane Handling Surcharge
gauge cargo onto flatracks, open top, loaded or empty containers to or from the vessel, a handling surcharge of $340.08, per 6 minute increment, per flatrack / container, will be assessed to the ocean carrier. This surcharge will be in addition to the contractual or MTOS assessment for the lease of the ship-to-shore crane. This surcharge will be assessed in full regardless of any other agreements. The surcharge does not apply when ship to shore cranes are used to lift breakbulk cargo at Garden City Terminal. Container crane lease fees for the handling of breakbulk cargo, at Garden City Terminal, are listed in Rule 34-625, Note 4.
Rule 34-630 Labor Rates – Bainbridge, Brunswick and Savannah
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under MTO Schedules on October 1, 2018. Questions may be addressed to the undersigned or your GPA account representative. Thank you,
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Paul Yarborough
Manager Contracts, Planning & Pricing | Georgia Ports Authority
February 9, 2018
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule (“MTOS”) No. 5-A
Effective March 12, 2018, Georgia Ports Authority (“GPA”) will implement the following change to the MTOS:
Rule 34-290
Miscellaneous Services
Servicing vehicles, per vehicle $110.00
This service and charge will be deleted from the MTOS and replaced with the following:
· Jump start equipment or vehicle, per unit $87.00
· Provide fuel (up to 5 gallons) for equipment or vehicle, per unit $56.00
This change will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com under MTO Schedules on March 12, 2018.
Questions may be addressed to the undersigned or your GPA account representative. It is suggested to submit questions in writing to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Thank you,
Paul Yarborough
Manager Contracts, Planning & Pricing | Georgia Ports Authority
pyarborough@gaports.com
O: 912.963-2504 • C: 912.663-1576
September 29, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective October 1, 2017, Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes, including rate increases, to the above referenced Schedule as outlined below.
GENERAL CHARGES
Rule 34-175 Dockage Charges
Increase of 3%
Rule 34-177 Fresh Water
Fresh Water
Increase of 3% per 2000 pounds
Rule 34-189 Terminal Security Surcharge
Terminal Security Surcharge
Increase of 3% per LOA/call
CONTAINER RULES
Rule 34-475 Acceptance, Release, and Handling of Chassis and Container
Change to Rule as written below:
Loaded export containers delivered to the Authority’s Garden City Terminal more than nine (9) days ahead of their vessel’s current published arrival date on the Georgia Ports Authority website and Navis / Express system will not be accepted into Garden City Terminal. Export receiving will not open for more than two (2) vessels at one time for each service. If vessels fall off rotation, it may prevent the third vessel from opening. In these cases, the Authority will only open for a third vessel, in a specific service, when the first vessel completes operations and is prepared to sail.
CONTAINER CHARGES
Rule 34-509 Rolled Export Containers
Increase by 5% per roll
Rule 34-510 Stevedore Use Fee
Stevedore use fee
Increase by 3% in Savannah
Increase by 3% in Brunswick
Rule 34-520 Container Charges for CY Services
Terminal Storage
OOS containers/chassis increase by 5%
Non-married triaxle/gensets increased by 5%
Non-vessel containers increased by 5%
Misc Services
Chassis/containers left on dock
Relocate to yard increase by 5%
Relocate to stack increase by 5%
Digging increase by 5%
Early Rail Receiving increased by 5%
Flipping increase by 5%
Grounding increase by 5%
Mounting increase by 5%
Segregation increase by 5%
Supplemental Rail Lift increase by 5%
Weighing increase by 5%
BREAKBULK / RO/RO GENERAL / MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Rule 34-280 Stevedore Use Charge on Breakbulk and RoRo Cargo
Stevedore Use Fee increase by 3%
Rule 34-285 WHARFAGE CHARGES ON BREAKBULK AND RORO CARGO
All rates will increase by 3%.
Rule 34-290 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Certain rates will increase by 1% up to 5%.
BREAKBULK / RORO CARGO HANDLING CHARGES
Rule 34-305 Boats, Yachts and/or Hulls
Boat/Yacht Handling on trailer increase by 5%
Boat/Yacht Handling from trucks increase by 3%
Boat/Yacht Handling from water increase by 3%
Arches, cradles not lifted with boats increase by 5%
Trailers not received with boats increase by 5%
Rule 34-330 MACHINERY AND PARTS
Self-propelled, not requiring terminal equipment to lift/tow increase by 5%
Requiring terminal equipment to lift/tow increase by 5%
Minimum GPA Gantry Crane lift fee increase by 5%
Rule 34-355 VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, AND PARTS
The Aircraft handling will increase by 5%.
EQUIPMENT LEASING CHARGES
Rule 34-625 EQUIPMENT LEASING RATES
All rates will increase by 3%.
LABOR CHARGES BAINBRIDGE / BRUNSWICK / SAVANNAH
Rule 34-630 LABOR RATES
All rates will increase by 3%.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than October 1, 2017.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
September 6, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective October 1, 2017, Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes, including rate increases, to the above referenced Schedule as outlined below.
GENERAL CHARGES
Rule 34-175 Dockage Charges
Increase of 3%
Rule 34-177 Fresh Water
Fresh Water
Increase of 3% per 2000 pounds
Rule 34-189 Terminal Security Surcharge
Terminal Security Surcharge
Increase of 3% per LOA/call
CONTAINER CHARGES
Rule 34-509 Rolled Export Containers
Increase by 5% per roll
Rule 34-510 Stevedore Use Fee
Stevedore use fee
Increase by 3% in Savannah
Increase by 3% in Brunswick
Rule 34-505 Equipment and Services
Addition to Free Time rule in regards to export container receiving. Export receiving will not open for more than TWO vessels at one time for vessels I the same service.
Rule 34-520 Container Charges for CY Services
Terminal Storage
OOS containers/chassis increase by 5%
Non-married triaxle/gensets increased by 5%
Non-vessel containers increased by 5%
Misc Services
Chassis/containers left on dock
Relocate to yard increase by 5%
Relocate to stack increase by 5%
Digging increase by 5%
Early Rail Receiving increased by 5%
Flipping increase by 5%
Grounding increase by 5%
Mounting increase by 5%
Segregation increase by 5%
Supplemental Rail Lift increase by 5%
Weighing increase by 5%
BREAKBULK / RO/RO GENERAL / MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Rule 34-275 Measurement of Cargo
Measurement of Cargo increase by 5%
Rule 34-280 Stevedore Use Charge on Breakbulk and RoRo Cargo
Stevedore Use Fee increase by 3%
Rule 34-285 WHARFAGE CHARGES ON BREAKBULK AND RORO CARGO
All rates will increase by 3%.
Rule 34-290 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Certain rates will increase by 1% up to 5%.
BREAKBULK / RORO CARGO HANDLING CHARGES
Rule 34-305 Boats, Yachts and/or Hulls
Boat/Yacht Handling on trailer increase by 5%
Boat/Yacht Handling from trucks increase by 3%
Boat/Yacht Handling from water increase by 3%
Arches, cradles not lifted with boats increase by 5%
Trailers not received with boats increase by 5%
Rule 34-330 MACHINERY AND PARTS
Self-propelled, not requiring terminal equipment to lift/tow increase by 5%
Requiring terminal equipment to lift/tow increase by 5%
Minimum GPA Gantry Crane lift fee increase by 5%
Rule 34-355 VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, AND PARTS
The Aircraft handling will increase by 5%.
EQUIPMENT LEASING CHARGES
Rule 34-625 EQUIPMENT LEASING RATES
All rates will increase by 3%.
LABOR CHARGES BAINBRIDGE / BRUNSWICK / SAVANNAH
Rule 34-626 LABOR RATES
All rates will increase by 3%.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than October 1, 2017.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
August 23, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective August 23,2017 the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes.
New Rule 34-236 RECEIPT OF YACHTS AT GARDEN CITY TERMINAL
Lifting yachts/boats from the water must be coordinated with the GPA Docks team.
Maximum Dimensions
Max length 58′ overall length to include swim platform, motors, bow rails, anchors, etc.
Max beam 15′ overall width of yacht and any attachments and/or cradle.
Crane Lifting Capacity
Container berth 2-9: max yacht weight is 87.36 short tons (78 metric tons), allocating 7.84 short tons (7 metric tons) for lifting gear. Crane capacity is 95.2 short tons (85 metric tons) for berths 2-9.
Container berth 1: max yacht weight is 70.56 short tons (63 metric tons), allocating 7.84 short tons (7 metric tons) for lifting gear. Crane capacity is 78.4 short tons (70 metric tons) for berth 1.
Yachts and cradle will be placed on a mafi trailer upon receipt and parked until vessel loading.
Importing Yachts/Boats
Yachts directly discharged from ocean going vessel to water is encouraged.
Yachts directly discharged to trucks are treated as OOG cargo and must be landed directly on outbound trailer for immediate movement off the dock.
Mafi Trailers, Equipment
(2) 40′ x 8′, 80 metric ton mafi trailers are available for daily rental by the Customer.
Yacht Exceeding Maximum Dimensions
Export yachts exceeding the maximum dimensions will require the motor carrier to maintain the boat and their trailer. Ultimately delivering the yacht alongside the ocean going vessel for loading. This requires the stevedore to marry the yacht to the cradle during vessel operation.
Import yachts exceeding the maximum dimensions require the stevedore to separate the yacht from the cradle and deliver to the boat trailer. Yacht must be appropriately released by concerned parties prior to exiting Georgia Ports Authority’s terminals. i.e. via truck or via water.
Note 1: Yachts in cradles and/or any other cargo will not be grounded and/or stored on the dock and/or the back-reach of the crane.
Note 2: The lashing of a yacht to a cradle for ocean transport will not be performed by the Georgia Ports Authority. Lashing must be arranged with a terminal stevedore.
New Rule 34-522 U.S. COAST GUARD RGULATED CONTAINER MISSPLACEMENT
When containers are left in locations not specified or as directed by the Authority, the Authority will assess a $175.00 per container fee to relocate containers to the appropriate area. These charges will be invoiced to the responsible stevedore.
Note 1: U.S. Coast Guard regulated cargos listed in Rule 34-521 of this Schedule.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than August 23, 2017.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
July 10, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective June 23, 2017, the Georgia Ports Authority implemented changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes.
Revised Rule 34-061 Hazardous Cargo Operating Procedure.
Note 1 added under V. Operational Procedures as written below.
(Note 1): All hazardous containers require placards for acceptance on Georgia Ports Authority’s terminals. Georgia Ports Authority reserves the right to reject any hazardous cargo that may be deemed unsuitable for segregation and storage.
The Georgia Ports Authority requires a minimum 48 hours notice of class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 6.2, and Class 7 hazardous cargos. These listed hazardous cargoes must be approved by Georgia Ports Authority before allowed on terminal.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than July 10, 2017.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
May 2, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective June 1, 2017, the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes.
New Rule 34-488 will be added as written below:
Long Dwell Tri-axle and Genset Chassis Storage
Non-married Tri-axle and Genset chassis will be allotted 30 consecutive free days on terminal. If chassis is not removed from the terminal within the allotted 30 days the applicable MTO Rule 34-520 Tri-axle and Genset Terminal Storage rate will apply. (Note 1)
Note 1: After 30 consecutive days a non-married Tri-axle and/or Genset chassis will be classified as a long dwell chassis.
New storage rate added to Rule 34-520
Container Charges for CY Services
Non-married tri-axle and/or genset chassis
Per chassis, per day $68.00
Revised rule 34-489
Excess Chassis Land Use Charge
Bare tri-axle and/or genset chassis are excluded from this rule.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than October 1, 2016.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be e-mailed prior to October 1, 2016.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
April 7, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective today the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes.
Rule 34-487 Major Damaged Container Handling Procedure
Effective today the allotted time for Major Damage containers on terminal will increase from 14 consecutive days to 21 consecutive days. After the 21 consecutive days expire applicable containers will be billed in accordance with MTO Rule 34-520.
Empty containers that have been deemed to be “major damage” by the ocean carrier’s designated maintenance vendor’s personnel or the ocean carrier’s gate labor, will be sent to an Authority designated damaged area. Containers classified with “major damage” will be allowed 21 consecutive days on terminal. If container is not repaired for roadability or removed from the terminal within the allotted 21 days the applicable MTO Rule 34-520 damaged equipment storage rate will apply. The charges in this rule will be assessed in full regardless of provisions in any other agreement between the ocean carrier and the Authority.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be e-mailed.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
March 17, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective today the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes.
Current MTO Rule 34-486, Damaged Container Handling Procedure will be deleted.
New Rule 34-487, Major Damaged Container Handling Procedure will be added as written below.
Empty containers that have been deemed to be “major damage” by the ocean carrier’s designated maintenance vendor’s personnel or the ocean carrier’s gate labor, will be sent to an Authority designated damaged area. Containers classified with “major damage” will be allowed 14 consecutive days on terminal. If container is not repaired for roadability or removed from the terminal within the allotted 14 days the applicable MTO Rule 34-520 damaged equipment storage rate will apply.
Current Rule 34-520 CY Services
We will add Major Damage criteria for terminal storage. Rate will remain at $68.00 per container/day.
New note 13 will be added to Rule 34-320 CY Services as written below.
Containers will remain in daily empty inventory and this rate will apply in conjunction with the monthly empty container storage charge.
Effective April 1, 2017, the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes
Revised Rule 34-626 Ship to Shore Container Crane Handling Surcharge as written below.
When steel wires, ropes, slings, etc are used in conjunction with the ship to shore container crane to safely discharge or load out of gauge cargo on flatracks or open top containers, loaded containers, or empty containers to or from vessels, a surcharge of $250.00 per container will be assessed. This surcharge will be in addition to the contractual or MTO Schedule assessment for the lease of the ship-to-shore crane. This charge will be assessed in full regardless of any other agreements. This surcharge does not apply when container cranes are used to lift breakbulk cargo at Garden City Terminal. Breakbulk cargo lift fees at Garden City Terminal are listed in Note 4 of Rule 34-625 of this Schedule.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than March 15, 2017 and April 1, 2017 for revised Rule 34-626.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be e-mailed prior to March 15, 2017 and April 1, 2017 for revised Rule 34-626.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
February 24, 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective March 15, 2017, the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes.
Current MTO Rule 34-486, Damaged Container Handling Procedure will be deleted.
New Rule 34-487, Major Damaged Container Handling Procedure will be added as written below.
Empty containers that have been deemed to be “major damage” by the ocean carrier’s designated maintenance vendor’s personnel or the ocean carrier’s gate labor, will be sent to an Authority designated damaged area. Containers classified with “major damage” will be allowed 14 consecutive days on terminal. If container is not repaired for roadability or removed from the terminal within the allotted 14 days the applicable MTO Rule 34-520 damaged equipment storage rate will apply.
Current Rule 34-520 CY Services
We will add Major Damage criteria for terminal storage and increase the existing rate from $68.00 per container/day to $125.00 per container/day.
New note 13 will be added to Rule 34-320 CY Services as written below.
Containers will remain in daily empty inventory and this rate will apply in conjunction with the monthly empty container storage charge.
Effective April 1, 2017, the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes
Revised Rule 34-626 Ship to Shore Container Crane Handling Surcharge as written below.
When steel wires, ropes, slings, etc are used in conjunction with the ship to shore container crane to safely discharge or load out of gauge cargo on flatracks or open top containers, loaded containers, or empty containers to or from vessels, a surcharge of $250.00 per container will be assessed. This surcharge will be in addition to the contractual or MTO Schedule assessment for the lease of the ship-to-shore crane. This charge will be assessed in full regardless of any other agreements. This surcharge does not apply when container cranes are used to lift breakbulk cargo at Garden City Terminal. Breakbulk cargo lift fees at Garden City Terminal are listed in Note 4 of Rule 34-625 of this Schedule.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than March 15, 2017 and April 1, 2017 for revised Rule 34-626.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be e-mailed prior to March 15, 2017 and April 1, 2017 for revised Rule 34-626.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
January, 27 2017
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective March 15, 2017, the Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes to the above referenced Schedule. Outlined below is a recap of such changes.
Current MTO Rule 34-486, Damaged Container Handling Procedure will be deleted.
New Rule 34-487, Major Damaged Container Handling Procedure will be added as written below.
Empty containers that have been deemed to be “major damage” by the ocean carrier’s designated maintenance vendor’s personnel or the ocean carrier’s gate labor, will be sent to an Authority designated damaged area. Containers classified with “major damage” will be allowed 14 consecutive days on terminal. If container is not repaired for roadability or removed from the terminal within the allotted 14 days the applicable MTO Rule 34-520 damaged equipment storage rate will apply.
Current Rule 34-520 CY Services
We will add Major Damage criteria for terminal storage and increase the existing rate from $68.00 per container/day to $125.00 per container/day.
New note 13 will be added to Rule 34-320 CY Services as written below.
Containers will remain in daily empty inventory and this rate will apply in conjunction with the monthly empty container storage charge.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than March 15, 2017.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be e-mailed prior to March 15, 2017.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
December 12, 2016
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective December 12, 2016, Georgia Ports Authority added the below Rule 34-061 Hazardous Cargo Operating Procedure to our Marine Terminal Operator Schedule 5A.
GENERAL RULES
Rule 34-061 Hazardous Cargo Operating Procedure
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this plan is to establish policies and procedure in which hazardous materials are stored, and handled; as well how incident reporting and responses are to occur within the jurisdiction of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). Furthermore, this plan outlines roles and responsibilities relevant for proper segregation, notification and response to hazardous material transiting GPA facilities.
II. POLICY
The Georgia Ports Authority is dedicated to the safety of its employees, tenants and the community at large. Accordingly, it is the policy of GPA to comply with all relevant provisions of 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 126, 49 CFR Part 176 and/or temporary orders mandated by the United States Coast Guard, Captain of the Port (COTP).
III. LEGAL AUTHORITIES
In accordance with OCGA 52-2-7 the Authority is authorized to make necessary rules and regulations for its own government. This policy aligns its purpose with federal regulations governing its operations. The Authority will comply with relevant provisions and requirements outlined in 33 CFR, Part 126, 49 CFR, Part 176 and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) as it relates to storage, segregation and hazardous material response procedures. The GPA requires the full cooperation and compliance of all shippers, with all rules and regulations outlined in this policy.
IV. PREVENTIVE PROCEDURES
A. Prohibited and Limited Storage
Hazardous Materials; Explosives 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.3, Infectious Substances 6.2, and Oxidizing Substances 5.1(Ammonium Nitrate only) may not be stored on terminal for any
length of time. Handling of these types of materials must be coordinated with the USCG, GPA, Shipping Line, and the Vessel Stevedore. Hazardous Materials; Explosives 1.4 and 1.6, and Radioactive Materials 7; are to be discharged or loaded shipside and not stored on terminal. Storage of these types of materials may; however, be allowed if coordinated and approved by GPA management prior to the material arriving at the terminal. Hazardous materials of all other classifications may be stored on terminal in compliance with USCG and the Code of Federal Regulations requirements.
V. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
A. Transport and Segregation Operations
All transport, segregation and storage operations involving hazardous materials will be managed by a designated member of the GPA Operations department. The designated member will be the primary point of contact (hazardous material liaison) for all storage and segregation matters relevant to hazardous material. The Operations department will designate a secondary point of contact who will act as primary in the absence of the designated primary. All hazardous material cargo authorized for storage at GPA will be segregated in accordance with guidance and requirements outlined in 49 CFR Part 176. Electronic access to Title 49 may be acquired from the following: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?page=browse.
1. Import and Export Cargo Operations
Stevedores are required to submit an import space request to the GPA Live Lift Group prior to commencing any vessel operation. Each request must specify the total number and type of hazardous material cargo included in the request. Upon receipt of the request, the Live Lift Group manager will review the request and provide written authorization of space. Each written authorization will include approved hazardous material locations. Hazardous material cargo will not be placed in any unauthorized stack or yard location. The on duty GPA Operations Assistant Manager assigned to field operations will maintain a copy of 49 CFR Part 176 at all times. The Assistant Manager will monitor his/her assigned areas for compliance with the approved space authorization. Any matters and/or issues of concern involving segregation or storage of hazardous material cargo will be communicated immediately to the primary Operations hazardous material liaison. The hazardous material liaison will conduct facility assessments at least three (3) times daily to ensure proper segregation of all hazardous cargo on terminal. In the event an unauthorized segregation is discovered
during a routine inspection, the GPA Operations department’s hazardous material liaison will coordinate immediate resolution. Should a civil penalty be levied against GPA for improper and/or unauthorized segregation or storage, the Authority reserves the right to recoup loss through civil action against the responsible party.
2. Class I Hazardous Cargo Vessel Notification Procedures (Garden City)
The Line or Line representative must fax USCG permits, container number, and trucking company name that will import or export container/containers. Fax transmittal sent to GPA Ship Operations Department 912-964-3962 or e-mail at [email protected] not less than 48 hours of vessel arrival. A copy of Permits must be submitted by fax or e-mail to the GPA Police Department [email protected].
i. Berth Arrangement for Vessel Arrival
The vessel will dock at Garden City Terminal CB03, CB04, CB05, CB06, and/or CB07. These are the only berths that will be utilized for the import or exporting of 1.1 and/or 1.2s. Net Explosive weight (NEW) with CB03- 95,000 lbs, CB04-120,000 lbs, CB05-80,000 lbs, CB06-80,000 lbs, and CB07-95,000 lbs (NEW) and containers in transit will be restricted to the same berths according to (NEW).
ii. Vessel Arrival and Departure
The vessel arrival and departure will play a vital role in determining the arrival time of the truck or trucks for loading and off loading of 1.1 and 1.2s. The vessel arrival communicated to GPA Ship Operations at least 24 hours in advance and must make sure that the vessel arrival or departure is not delayed. Line or Line representative must notify GPA Ship Operations of any changes in vessel arrival or departure that may result in a delay of vessel arrival or departure.
3. Class I Hazardous Cargo Truckers Arrival and Departure
i. Export
Arrival of a truck must be coordinated so that the truck does not arrive any earlier than 30 minutes prior to loading vessel and the Line or Line representative will be responsible for trucker’s arrival. Container must interchange on the dock prior to loading vessel. Gate 1 and/or Gate 5 are authorized gates for acceptance and
Georgia Ports Authority Police Department will dedicate gate before vessel arrival according to time of day and traffic patterns.
ii. Import
Departure of the truck must be immediate once the truck has loaded and has been interchanged at the dock and the Stevedore representing the line will be responsible for making sure the truck departs immediately. Gate 1 and/or Gate 5 are authorized gates for departure and Georgia Ports Authority Police Department will dedicate gate before truck departs dock according to time of day and traffic patterns.
iii. Terminal storage not allowed for class 1s
Classes 1s are not allowed to remain on terminal nor will the Georgia Ports Authority allow trans-loading of class 1s on any of our terminals. Class 1 containers that USCG deems to have deficiencies and are unable to import and/or export shall be the responsibility of the line and/or line representative to have the container transit immediately to an off port facility.
iv. Vessel Operations and delays to other vessels
Due to USCG restrictions on the importing and exporting of 1.1 and/or 1.2’s, GPA cannot guarantee the loading and unloading of this cargo. Vessels importing and exporting 1.1 and 1.2’s may be required to modify work start time as requested by the GPA, in order to handle said cargo without interfering with other cargo operations on the terminal. Shipping lines are required and responsible for completing all applications and permits for handling hazardous material cargo prior to discharge. A copy of the USCG application and permits to handle hazardous material may be obtained from homeport.uscg.mil. The form is located in the Port Directory tab, Savannah unit, Prevention, Facilities. Shippers can send it to is: [email protected].
B. Release and Emergency Response
OCGA 12-14-1 defines a spill or release as the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, emitting, releasing, leaking, or placing of any hazardous substance into the air or into or on any land or water of the state.
1. Spills Aboard Vessels
Steamship lines that become aware of any hazardous material release onboard a vessel shall notify GPA Ship Operations prior to the vessel’s arrival. The steamship line is also responsible for notifying the USCG of the leaking container, identifying the cargo, and communicating plans to contain the leak aboard the vessel. GPA does not allow a leaking container to be discharged from a vessel until the on-site HAZMAT team has identified and secured the leak prior to discharge from the vessel. In close coordination with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Unit (MSU), the GPA will work on a case-by-case basis, on any incident regarding leaking containers aboard a vessel. Steamship Lines shall notify the United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) to insure it does not constitute a violation of the Federal, Jones Act or Merchant Marine Act of 1920.
2. Notifications and Response to Vessel Spills
Upon receiving of notification of a vessel spill and/or release, approved for facility discharge, the Ports Authority Police will be notified. In concert with GPA Operations, Ship Operations and the designated hazardous material contractor, storage may proceed. The Ports Authority Police are responsible for notifying the GPA Emergency Manager; documenting the incident; and supporting mitigation and response efforts. The Emergency Manager will ensure notifications are made to the National Response Center (NRC) as required. The NRC will be contacted by calling 1-800-424-8802.
3. Notification and Response to Facility Spills
If a hazardous material incident occurs within the jurisdiction of GPA, the Ports Authority Police Department will be notified immediately, by calling 963-3911 or by radio channel 6-A. The Security Operations Center (SOC) shall take the following actions:
A. Immediately dispatch the closest units and a police supervisor to the scene while attempting to ascertain whether or not injuries or a life safety incident has occurred.
B. Notify the GPA Emergency Manager; and the GPA Emergency Management Team as directed by the Emergency Manager or on scene supervisor.
Responding officers will remain upwind and assess the scene to determine what immediate emergency actions will be needed. The on-scene police supervisor will
assume the role and responsibilities of Incident Commander (IC) and ensure the scene and area is secure. Responding officers will exercise discretion in area evacuations, utilizing the outlined guidance within the current Emergency Response Guide (ERG) and available Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) as an immediate reference.
C. Emergency Assistance and Mutual Aid
In the event outside resources or support is needed to mitigate an immediate life safety risk, the Security Operations Center (SOC) will act as the central communications point for outside first responders. Emergency notifications to the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Communications Division will be made by calling “911.” The GPA Emergency Manager may also request support from the local emergency management agency to support prolong response and recovery efforts when needed. The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) mobile Emergency Operations Center (EOC) may be requested and utilized as the on-scene incident command post, as approved by CEMA staff. The SOC may be directed to make official requests for support by calling the CEMA Duty Officer direct at (912) 201- 4500. The on-scene incident commander is responsible for managing the incident until properly relieved. A transfer of command will not occur until an official command briefing is conducted and documented.
D. General
The discharge or release of any hazardous cargo container that has been identified as the source of a release, spill and/or leak will not be authorized without the approval of the U.S.C.G. However, Movement of a damaged container to a mitigation area on the facility may be permitted on a case by case basis with the approval of the U.S.C.G.
E. Emergency Contacts
In the event of any spill or release, or hazardous material related emergency, contact the Port Police Department immediately. Port Police may be contacted by calling (912) 963-3911 or 5588, or by radio channel 6-A.
October 3, 2016
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective October 1, 2016, Georgia Ports Authority implemented certain changes, including rate increases, to the above referenced Schedule as outlined below.
GENERAL CHARGES
Rule 34-175 Dockage Charges
Increase of 2% for Lash, RO/RO and Vehicle Vessels 0’-650’ length overall (LOA)
Revised the LOA range for Vessels/Barges not otherwise shown
Current: New:
0’ – 400’ = $5.25 per LOA 0’ – 525’ = $10.20 per LOA
401’ – 525’ = $8.05 per LOA 526’ and over = $12.30 per LOA
526’ and over = $12.30 per LOA
*Dockage rates will not increase for Container Vessels, Lash, RO/RO and Vehicle Vessels exceeding 650’ LOA
BREAKBULK / RO/RO GENERAL / MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Rule 34-285 WHARFAGE CHARGES ON BREAKBULK AND RORO CARGO
All rates will increase by 1%.
Rule 34-290 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Certain rates will increase by 1% up to 5%.
New rate structure for Cargo Photograph Request
Current: New:
3 or less photographs per order $67.00 Photo request (10 photos maximum) $98.00
4 to 6 photographs per order $98.00 Each additional photograph $10.00 per photo
Each photograph over 6 $10.25 per photo
Under Cargo Fumigation Facilitation, new rates have been added for self propelled machinery and industrial vehicles.
BREAKBULK / RORO CARGO HANDLING CHARGES
Rule 34-300 Articles, NOS (NOT OTHERWISE SHOWN)
All rates will increase by 5%.
Rule 34-330 MACHINERY AND PARTS
Increase on lifts exceeding 100,001 lbs per lift by 1%.
Rule 34-335 METAL ARTICLES
Added Lead, Nickel, and Titanium to Nonferrous list.
All rates for Nonferrous Metals will increase by 1%.
Added “Note 4” in regards to gondola lid removal for rail car loading.
Rule 34-350 PAPER OR PAPER ARTICLES
All rates will increase by 1%.
Rule 34-355 VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, AND PARTS
The Aircraft handling will increase by 2.5%.
Rule 34-360 WOODPULP
All rates will increase by 1%.
BREAKBULK / RORO CARGO STORAGE CHARGES
Rule 34-390 LUMBER AND RELATED ARTICLES
Increase of 1% for logs, pilings or poles.
Rule 34-395 MACHINERY AND PARTS
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-400 METAL ARTICLES
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-405 MILITARY ORDANCE
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-410 MODULAR HOUSING AND MOBILE HOMES
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-415 PAPER OR PAPER ARTICLES
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-416 RUBBER, NATURAL
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-417 SHIPPER-OWNED CONTAINERS
All rates will increase by 2.5%.
Rule 34-420 VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, AND PARTS
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-425 WOODPULP
All rates will increase by 2%.
CONTAINER CHARGES
Rule 34-520 CY SERVICES
Container or Chassis Arrival/Receival Via Rail Carrier rate will decrease 40% from $125.00 per container to $75.00 per container.
Added storage fees for Shipper Owned and Non-line containers.
Added “Note 12” in regards to free time for Shipper Owned or Non-line containers.
Container or Chassis Departure VIA Rail Carrier rate will decrease 40% from $125.00 per container to $75.00 per container.
Rule 34-525 GOVERNMENT AGENCY INSPECTION
All rates will increase by 1%.
EQUIPMENT LEASING CHARGES
Rule 34-625 EQUIPMENT LEASING RATES
All rates will increase by 2%.
LABOR CHARGES BAINBRIDGE / BRUNSWICK / SAVANNAH
Rule 34-626 LABOR RATES
All rates will increase by 3%.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than October 3, 2016.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be e-mailed prior to October 3, 2016.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
August 26, 2016
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective October 1, 2016, Georgia Ports Authority will implement certain changes, including rate increases, to the above referenced Schedule as outlined below.
GENERAL CHARGES
Rule 34-175 Dockage Charges
Increase of 2% for Lash, RO/RO and Vehicle Vessels 0’-650’ length overall (LOA)
Revised the LOA range for Vessels/Barges not otherwise shown
Current: New:
0’ – 400’ = $5.25 per LOA 0’ – 525’ = $10.20 per LOA
401’ – 525’ = $8.05 per LOA 526’ and over = $12.30 per LOA
526’ and over = $12.30 per LOA
*Dockage rates will not increase for Container Vessels, Lash, RO/RO and Vehicle Vessels exceeding 650’ LOA
BREAKBULK / RO/RO GENERAL / MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Rule 34-280 STEVEDORE USE CHARGE ON BREAKBULK AND RORO CARGO
All rates will increase by one cent ($0.01) per short ton.
Rule 34-285 WHARFAGE CHARGES ON BREAKBULK AND RORO CARGO
All rates will increase by 1%.
Rule 34-290 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Certain rates will increase by 1% up to 5%.
New rate structure for Cargo Photograph Request
Current: New:
3 or less photographs per order $67.00 Photo request (10 photos maximum) $98.00
4 to 6 photographs per order $98.00 Each additional photograph $10.00 per photo
Each photograph over 6 $10.25 per photo
Under Cargo Fumigation Facilitation, new rates have been added for self propelled machinery and industrial vehicles.
BREAKBULK / RORO CARGO HANDLING CHARGES
Rule 34-300 Articles, NOS (NOT OTHERWISE SHOWN)
All rates will increase by 5%.
Rule 34-330 MACHINERY AND PARTS
Increase on lifts exceeding 100,001 lbs per lift by 1%.
Rule 34-335 METAL ARTICLES
Added Lead, Nickel, and Titanium to Nonferrous list.
All rates for Nonferrous Metals will increase by 1%.
Added “Note 4” in regards to gondola lid removal for rail car loading.
Rule 34-350 PAPER OR PAPER ARTICLES
All rates will increase by 1%.
Rule 34-355 VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, AND PARTS
The Aircraft handling will increase by 2.5%.
Rule 34-360 WOODPULP
All rates will increase by 1%.
BREAKBULK / RORO CARGO STORAGE CHARGES
Rule 34-390 LUMBER AND RELATED ARTICLES
Increase of 1% for logs, pilings or poles.
Rule 34-395 MACHINERY AND PARTS
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-400 METAL ARTICLES
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-405 MILITARY ORDNANCE
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-410 MODULAR HOUSING AND MOBILE HOMES
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-415 PAPER OR PAPER ARTICLES
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-416 RUBBER, NATURAL
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-417 SHIPPER-OWNED CONTAINERS
All rates will increase by 2.5%.
Rule 34-420 VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, AND PARTS
All rates will increase by 2%.
Rule 34-425 WOODPULP
All rates will increase by 2%.
CONTAINER CHARGES
Rule 34-509 ROLLED EXPORT CONTAINERS (loaded units)
Added words “Port of Discharge” to the export container roll rule description.
Rule 34-520 CY SERVICES
Container or Chassis Arrival/Receival Via Rail Carrier rate will decrease 40% from $125.00 per container to $75.00 per container.
Container or Chassis Departure VIA Rail Carrier rate will decrease 40% from $125.00 per container to $75.00 per container.
Rule 34-525 GOVERNMENT AGENCY INSPECTION
All rates will increase by 1%.
EQUIPMENT LEASING CHARGES
Rule 34-625 EQUIPMENT LEASING RATES
All rates will increase by 2%.
LABOR CHARGES BAINBRIDGE / BRUNSWICK / SAVANNAH
Rule 34-626 LABOR RATES
All rates will increase by 3%.
All of these changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than October 1, 2016.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be e-mailed prior to October 1, 2016.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III
cc: Griffith Lynch
Cliff Pyron
June 23, 2016
To: Subscribers and Users of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule No. 5-A
Effective July 1, 2016, the Georgia Ports Authority will implement a new rule to the above referenced Schedule. A recap of such change is provided below.
GENERAL RULES
New Rule 34-027 Container Weight Verification
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to require shippers to provide the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of export containerized cargo to the ocean carrier and port terminal representative before it is loaded aboard a vessel. The Authority weighs all loaded export containers received through its truck gates and on-dock rail yards on state-certified scales. These weights are provided directly to the ocean carriers. The United States Coast Guard declared that weights obtained through this procedure are equivalent to the VGM required by SOLAS. By shipping containerized cargo through the port terminal, shippers authorize use of these gate weights to satisfy their VGM obligations unless they make arrangements to provide different weights directly to their ocean carriers. Use of Georgia Ports Authority gate weights and data is subject to the indemnification and hold harmless provisions in Rule 34-075 of this schedule.
Rule 34-030 Collection of Charges in Advance has been moved from page 11 to page 12 of GPA’s Marine Terminal Operator Schedule 5-A.
These changes will be available for viewing at www.gaports.com no later than July 1, 2016.
For subscribers to this Schedule, revised pages will be emailed prior to July 1, 2016.
Questions should be addressed to the undersigned or your account representative. It is suggested to place questions in written format to ensure there is no misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
Bobby W. Keel III