GOODS
152

101. Reserved for Future Use

GOODS
153

102. Storage

103. Inward Goods—Free Allowance—Consignees will be allowed free storage for 8 working hours calculated from the time their goods are available for delivery, thereafter storage charges computed in accordance with the rates and conditions specified in paragraph 2 hereof will apply.

104. Rates—
     (a) Goods not removed within the time specified will be considered as stored and storage will be charged for at the rate of $1.00 per tonne per day or part of a day (minimum charge 50c per day).
     Where goods are classified class “G”, storage will be charged at the rate of $1.00 per m³ per day or part of a day. (Minimum charge 50c per day).
     (b) When goods are stored in the open, half rates will be charged (minimum charge 50c per day).
     (c) When tarpaulins are used to cover goods stored in the open, $1.50 per tarpaulin per day or part of a day will be charged in addition to the charge for open storage, provided the charge does not exceed that for inside storage.
     (d) Explosives and dangerous goods must be removed from railway premises immediately they are available for delivery. If left on railway premises they will be at the entire risk and responsibility of the owner and will be charged at treble the appropriate rate provided in subparagraphs (a), (b), or (c). Such goods may be removed from railway premises and stored at the risk and expense of the owner.

105. Outward Goods—Storage charges as set out in paragraph 2 hereof will be levied after 8 working hours on goods brought to stations pending consignment, whether such goods form part of uncompleted consignments or not.

106. Working Hours—For the purposes of this section “working hours” shall be deemed to be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive.
     The following days will not be counted when calculating storage charges or the allowable period during which goods are stored free of charge (vide paragraph 1 hereof):
     Saturdays
     Sundays
     Other days on which goods sheds are closed, including Anniversary Day, or the day observed in lieu thereof, in each province.

107. The storage charges on goods ex ship will be computed in accordance with the provisions of section 127.

108. Goods charged at reduced rates for conveyance will be charged full rates for storage.

109. Stored goods will be held at owner’s risk.

110. Whenever goods are stored, due notice will be given to the consignee if his address is known, or, if his address is unknown, notice will be given by posting a letter to the consignee to the address (if any) given on the goods or on papers relating thereto; but the omission to give such notice will not affect the liability of the department in respect of such goods, or its right to charge for the storage of the same.

111. The department does not undertake the provision of storage accommodation for goods.

112. Demurrage

113. Charges—Demurrage will be charged on each wagon loaded with goods which it is the duty of the owner or consignee to unload, and which is not discharged within 8 working hours from the time when the wagon is available for unloading.
     The charges will be as follows:
     Four-wheeled wagons—$15 per wagon for each succeeding 8 working hours or part thereof.
     Bogie wagons—$30 per wagon for each succeeding 8 working hours or part thereof.

8 JUNE
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
16/6/76
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