7 FEB.

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

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GOODS—continued

70. Computation of Charges—continued

71. Goods Subject to a Reduction in Rate.—Where it is prescribed that the rate for any goods will be subject to a percentage or other reduction, the appropriate rate will, subject to the following provisions, be so reduced :

(a) Class D goods chargeable on weight where the local rate exceeds the classified rate

The charges will be computed at the classified rate less the reduction.

(b) Goods chargeable on weight at a local rate which does not exceed the classified rate

The charges will be computed at the classified rate less the reduction if cheaper than at the local rate with no reduction.

(c) Goods chargeable on actual cubic measurement at a local rate

The reduction will not apply in the case of ships’ goods on port lines (See Regulation 127).

4. Minimum Quantity.—Where a rate is specified as being for a minimum quantity and such minimum is not complied with, it shall be permissible to charge as for the minimum quantity at the rate so specified if cheaper.

5. Alternative Charge.—Wherever an alternative charge is specified, it is intended that the lower charge will be taken, unless otherwise provided.

6. Goods Chargeable on Weight or Measurement.—(a) All goods chargeable on weight will be charged on the actual gross weight (avoirdu pois) of the goods when received by the Department for carriage.

(b) When goods are packed for carriage, the weight or measurement of the consignment will include the weight or dimensions of the case or packing used, provided that the charges shall not be less than for such case or packing when consigned alone.

(c) Except when inconsistent with the context or otherwise expressly stated “measurement” means cubic measurement. Whenever charges are based on measurement and are to be computed at a rate per unit of weight, such measurement shall be converted into weight at the rate of 40 cubic feet to the ton.

7. Bogie Wagon Rate.—Except where otherwise specified, a rate per wagon refers to a four-wheeled wagon, and except as aforesaid, a bogie wagon will, in computing charges at a rate per wagon, be charged at twice the rate for a four-wheeled wagon. See also Regulation 103.

8. Insulated Wagons.—Where an insulated wagon is specially ordered and supplied for the conveyance of goods, the charges will be computed on a minimum weight of 30 cwt. in respect of each four-wheeled insulated wagon.

9. Frozen or Chilled Goods Consigned to a Port or Wharf for Export.—The railage or haulage charges as the case may be, will be computed on the following minimum weights :

Insulated W¼ wagon .. .. .. .. 3½ Tons
Insulated W wagon .. .. .. .. 4
Insulated V or Fv wagon .. .. .. 8
Insulated VB wagon .. .. .. .. 11

The minimum loads per wagon of frozen or chilled goods will be deemed to be complied with in cases where the total tonnage forwarded by any one consignor for one complete shipment is not less than the total capacity of all the wagons used, based on the prescribed minimum of each wagon. In cases where the Department for its convenience supplies wagons having a total minimum capacity greater than the classes of wagons ordered by the consignor for any one shipment, the charges will be based on the appropriate minimum loads of the classes of wagons ordered.

10. Goods Booked Between Two Separate Sections of Railway.—The charges for each section will be computed separately.