Terms & Conditions
Conditions in these Freight Offer Terms and the Terms of the Bill of Lading will apply as contents of the agreement between Freightman AB as agents to the Carrier and the Customer.
Unless otherwise stipulated, the validity of quotations is for the actual month. This might be subject to change when separately agreed. When acting as agents for the carrier (“as agents only”) the following clauses as well as our principal’s clauses, will apply:
GENERAL CLAUSES
Doc Fee and/or Customer Service Fee will be charged per Bill of Lading and/or Mission.
Freights, Additional Costs & Charges are quoted for FCL/FCL if not otherwise stated.
All stated Additional Costs & Charges are subject to V.A.T.O.S. (Valid at Time of Shipment)
The offer is only valid for “PREPAID SHIPMENTS” if not otherwise agreed.
CAF – Currency Adjustment Factor is calculated on OF – Ocean Freight only.
Discharge port charges as THC, Documentation/Notice fee and other port-, local- and container related costs will be charged to the receiver’s account if not otherwise agreed.
If FAC – Forwarders Agency Commission is applicable, it will be calculated on the OF - Ocean Freight only and will be paid after the full payment has been received.
“Freight Prepaid” on the Bill of Lading and other freight documents is not a receipt for paid freight costs but serves only as to where freight is payable.
Emergency charges as for example War Risk, Warlike Conditions, Congestion and Others Hindrances, can be levied without notice. The carrier will reserve the right to impose any extra charge as War Risk, Warlike Conditions, Congestion, Other Hindrances and/or any other charge caused by reasons beyond our control.
All quotations, offers for space, booking confirmations and freight commissions will be covered by the terms of Bill of Lading of the shipping company.
All increases of already existing extra fees and charges and, all additional new extra fees in ports, duties or other additional charges imposed by authorities and/or other third parties will be charged to the shipper.
If delivery of cargo is not taken by receiver or export transport halted at any stage and for any reason, the Carrier has the right to offload cargo from any equipment. The offloaded cargo will be stored. The costs for offloading and storage will be on the cargo owner’s account.
The Carrier has lien in the cargo until such date as when full payment for all costs incurred have been paid. The Carrier is free to dispose off the cargo/sell at their discretion, if costs for offload and storage exceed the cargo value.
For LCL, Break Bulk Cargo and cargo on flats/open tops, the carrier has the liberty to measure cargo at any point and impose extra Freight and Charges. The same applies for incorrect statements if found necessary.
Cargo on flats or on/in any other container/equipment may not be welded or secured in such a way that offloading may damage the container/equipment or may create any level of risk at the terminals.
All cargo has to be well secured in/on the containers/flats. The customer is responsible to ensure that the securing and lashing can withstand heavy weather and any means of transport that is involved in the routing of cargo.
Dangerous Cargo (IMO) is only accepted after final approval from local authorities and the Master of the vessel.
If Dangerous Cargo is received without the Carrier knowing their dangerous character, the Carrier may discharge them, render them innocuous or destroy them without any duty to pay compensation. The same applies even if the Carrier knows the dangerous character of the goods if danger later arises to any person or property rendering it indefensible to retain the goods on board.
Demurrage, Storage/Ground Rent & Detention Definitions
A) Date of Availability
Date (calendar day ) on which cargo is available for collection by merchant at container yard. Date of availability is also used as a commencing point for calculating free storage time at container yard.
B) Demurrage Free Time
A period of time which is allowed to keep cargo and/or equipment in the container yard free of charge Unless otherwise stated, demurrage free time is counted as from date of availability till the date of cargo and/or equipment delivery.
C) Demurrage
The charge imposed for cargo and/or equipment kept beyond the free time allowed for taking receipt of cargo in the container yard.
D) Detention Free Time
Is the period of time which is allowed to keep carriers’ container/chassis after taking receipt of cargo from container yard. Unless otherwise stated, detention free time is counted as from the following day after container delivery till the date of return empty equipment to carriers’ designated depot.
E) Detention
The charge the merchant pays for detaining Carriers’ container/chassis beyond the prescribed free time period.
F) DEM & DET Commencing Day
DEM/DET will commence on the next calendar day after expiration of free time (including Saturday, Sunday or public holidays).
G) RF
Active Refrigerated Container (incl. 20’RF & 40’RQ).
H) Working Day
All calendar days excluding Saturday, Sunday or public holidays
I) Calendar Day
All calendar days including Saturday, Sunday or public holidays
Booking confirmation is only issued in accordance with the usual terms of Bill of Lading of the shipping company with reservation for force majeure, ice barrier, risk for ice barrier, war, strike, lockout, congestion in ports, blockade or some other circumstance beyond the control of the carrier which prevents or complicates the loading and transport or considerably increases the transport costs.
In cases where we are not acting as agent for the carrier, all transport assignments will be executed based on NSAB 2015 (Nordiskt Speditörsfbörbunds Allmänna Bestämmelser) which, among other things, gives us the right to restrict our responsibility and charge all our outstanding debts on you by selling property in our control. Please note that conditions about keeping deadline in § 7 and § 19 as well as about obligation of insurance in § 25.a second section.
Our terms of payment are Extra Net Cash meaning payment in full upon loading of cargo and/or receipt of Bill of Lading or other freight documents.
If credit limit has been agreed upon, payment in full must be received on the due date.
Penalty interest of 2% per month will be debited after invoice due date, along with reminder charge.
If freight is not paid in due time/due currency the Shipper/Receiver /Forwarder (i.e. customer) will be responsible for the loss due to change in the exchange rate towards SEK.
AEO – AUTHORIZED ECONOMIC OPERATOR SECURITY DECLARATION
If you are reading this in reference to the text within a Booking Confirmation, an Arrival Notice, a Cargo Release Order, or any other type of business confirmation message received from OLA Overseas Liner Agencies AB (hereinafter referred to as OLA), you have formally entered into and accepted a business agreement with OLA. Consequently, you are automatically bound by the rules and regulations stemming from OLA's (AEO) Authorized Economic Operator permit.
By this, we (OLA) understand that you declare the following:
goods, which are produced, stored, forwarded or carried by order of Authorized Economic Operators (AEO), which are delivered to AEO, or which are taken for delivery from AEO:
are produced, stored, prepared, and loaded in secure business premises and secure loading and shipping areas.
are protected against unauthorized interference during production, storage, preparation, loading and transportation.
reliable staff is employed for the production, storage, preparation, loading and transportation of these goods.
business partners who are acting on my behalf are informed that they also need to ensure the supply chain security as mentioned above.
If you represent a company with an AEO permit, you may disregard the preceding text. However, if you prefer to formally confirm the aforementioned rules and regulations, you are encouraged to do so. You can access the AEO Security Declaration Template here. Please complete the form, date and sign it, and then either scan and email us a copy of the signed Security Declaration or send the original via postal service.
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) PRIVACY POLICY
L Lund Group Int AB, Sweden, including subsidiaries:
Freightman AB, Sweden
OY Fennoscandia Chartering AB, Finland Freightman AS, Norway
OLA - Overseas Liner Agencies AB, Sweden
OLA - Overseas Liner Baltic (Lithuania) UAB
OLA - Overseas Liner Baltic (Latvia) SIA
OLA - Overseas Liner Baltic (Estonia) OÜ
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), an EU Regulation enforced as mandatory law from May 25th, 2018, supersedes existing national legislation across all EU countries. Key amendments under this regulation include heightened requirements concerning documentation, processes, information security, and the introduction of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) role.
Consequently, since 2017, a comprehensive GDPR program has been implemented at L Lund Group Int AB, encompassing all subsidiaries collectively referred to as "Lundgroup." This program extends across crucial areas such as HR, sales, operations, purchasing, and IT. Inventories have been conducted in various sectors, including personal data processing, purchase agreements, and IT systems. Continuous efforts are dedicated to updating directories, procedures, and policies, alongside ongoing analyses to ensure alignment with requisite technical and organizational measures.
For the purpose of managing various logistical operations, such as parcel and container shipments, Lundgroup processes personal data received from customers. This typically includes sender and recipient details, along with contact information for all relevant stakeholders throughout the contractual period. Processing occurs both physically within our offices and electronically via our IT systems.
Regarding the retention of personal data, Lundgroup adheres strictly to necessity-based principles, retaining information only for the duration required to fulfill contractual obligations with customers or as dictated by statutory obligations. This retention period typically encompasses the claim period for specific services, legal requirements from authorities, and contractual obligations.
Lundgroup engages external subcontractors and partners to execute tasks on its behalf, including the provision of IT and logistical services essential for contractual fulfillment. As an agent, Lundgroup adheres to regulations set forth by principals and authorities in each jurisdiction where services are rendered. This may entail the transfer of personal data to subcontractors, principals, or authorities, both within and outside the EU/EEA. All entities handling such data on behalf of Lundgroup are contractually obligated to ensure legal accountability and uphold a high level of data protection.
Disclosure of retained personal data occurs without prior consent only when deemed necessary to establish identity, initiate legal proceedings, or protect the rights and property of Lundgroup or affected parties. Such disclosures adhere strictly to legal requirements.
For further inquiries regarding Lundgroup's GDPR program, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dataprotectionofficer@lundgroup.com. Business customers are encouraged to reach out to their local Customer Service Office or responsible sales.