Rule
5-119
Schedule
829696
Subject
Receiving/Handling of Containers with Damage/Variances Which Impede Normal Movement
Effective
October 1, 2026
Issued
October 1, 2026
GPA reserves the right to refuse to receive, handle or place on GPA property any container or chassis which is deemed to be in a condition considered unsafe or unsuitable for handling.
Sea-going containers as described in rule 5-132, having damage or variance which may impede normal movement with that Terminal’s mechanical equipment will not be received in the marshalling yard unless prior arrangements have been made with the Terminal Management.
Containers and/or chassis identified by Terminal Management as having damage or variances which are deemed as an impediment in normal handling will be directed to be removed from the Terminal or will be immediately subject to storage charges as defined in rule 5-148, and not be entitled any free time.