2888 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 91

GOODS

102. Storage

This section is hereby revoked and the following new section substituted:

102. Storage

103. Inward Goods—Storage, at the rates prescribed in paragraph 4 hereof, will be charged on goods of the under-mentioned categories which are not uplifted from railway premises within 8 working hours from the time such goods are available for delivery:

(a) On loaded and empty privately owned containers and sea freighters (irrespective of rating classification of contents) when stored on railway premises after having been discharged from wagons.

(b) On all other goods, except those for which demurrage charges as prescribed in section 103 will apply.

2. Outward Goods—Storage charges as prescribed in paragraph 4 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.

3. Working Hours—For the purpose 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.

4. Rates for Storage will be as follows:

(a) Privately owned containers (including I.S.O. import/export containers and sea freighters) loaded or empty:

When stored on railway premises and not removed within the time specified will be charged storage at the following rates:

Up to 3.048 metres in length . . . . 73c per cubic metre based on outside dimensions of container (maximum charge $13.24 per container).

Exceeding 3.048 metres but not exceeding 6.096 metres . . . . $26.48 per container or sea freighter.

Exceeding 6.096 metres . . . . $52.96 per container.

Where containers or sea freighters are held on wagons and are subsequently unloaded and stored only one free period of 8 working hours, calculated from the time the containers first became available for delivery from the wagon, will be allowed in calculation of demurrage and/or storage charges due.

(b) Other goods as specified in paragraph 1 hereof:

(i) When not removed within the time specified will be deemed to be stored and storage will be charged at the rate of $1.77 per tonne (or cubic metre in the case of Class “G” goods) for each succeeding 8 working hours or part thereof (minimum charge 88c per 8 working hours).

(ii) Goods stored in the open—When goods are stored in the open, half the rates prescribed for storage will be charged (minimum charge 88c per 8 working hours). When tarpaulins are used to cover goods stored in the open, a charge of $2.64 per tarpaulin for each succeeding 8 working hours or part thereof will be made in addition to the charge for open storage.

Note: Containers stored in the open will be charged at the rates specified in subparagraph (a) hereof.

(iii) 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 storage rate as prescribed in this section. Such goods may be removed from railway premises by the department at its option and stored at the entire risk and expense of the owner.

(iv) The storage charges on non-containerised goods ex-ship will be computed in accordance with the provisions of section 127.

(v) Goods charged at reduced rates for conveyance will be charged full rates for storage.

5. Goods on hand more than 8 working hours from the time they are available for delivery will be held at owner’s risk.

6. Whenever goods are stored, notice will be given to the consignee wherever possible to the address shown 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.

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