TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TRANS AFRICA Terms and Conditions of Carriage
("Terms and Conditions")
When ordering Trans Africa`s services you, as "Shipper", are agreeing, on your behalf and on behalf of the consignee of the Shipment ("Consignee") and anyone else with an interest in the Shipment that these Terms and Conditions shall apply.
"Shipment" means all parcels that travel under one waybill and which may be carried by any means Trans Africa chooses, including air, road or any other carrier.
A "waybill" shall include any Shipment identifier or document produced by Trans Africa or Shipper automated systems such as a label, barcode, waybill or consignment note as well as any electronic version thereof. Every Shipment is transported on a limited liability basis as provided herein. If Shipper requires greater protection, then Shipment Value Protection may be arranged at an additional cost. (Please see below for further information). “TRANS AFRICA` means any member of the Trans Africa Company
Trans Africa may perform any of the following activities on Shipper’s or Consignee’s behalf in order to provide services:
(1) complete any documents, amend product or service codes and advance any duties, taxes or other regulatory charges required under applicable laws and regulations (“Customs Duties”),
(2) act as Shipper’s or Consignee’s true and lawful agent or designate a customs broker to perform export control and customs clearance and
(3) redirect the Shipment to Consignee’s customs broker or other address upon request by any person who Trans Africa believes in its reasonable opinion to be Authorized. Shipper or Consignee will provide any extra Authorization required by applicable law for Trans Africa to clear a Shipment.
A Shipment is deemed unacceptable if:
* it contains complete firearms, ammunition, explosives, explosive devices or test pieces, air guns, replica or imitation firearms; counterfeit goods; cash; bullion (of any precious metal); live animals, prohibited animal parts or remains, such as ivory; human remains or ashes; loose precious or semi-precious stones; cannabis or its derivatives; or illegal goods, such as narcotics or other illegal drugs,
* it is classified as hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles under ADR (European Road Transport Regulation on dangerous goods) or by IATA (International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), or other relevant organization (“Dangerous Goods”),
* it contains any other item which Trans Africa cannot carry safely or legally,
* Shipper, Consignee or any other party with a direct or indirect interest in the Shipment is listed on any applicable sanctions lists as a denied or restricted party.
* Perfumes or any liquid. These will only be acceptable if they are fully declared to Trans Africa
Shipments cannot be delivered to PO boxes or postal codes. Shipments are delivered to the nearest Trans Africa office and should be collected from the office. No signature required, redirection or collection at a Trans Africa Service Point. If the Shipment is deemed to be unacceptable as described in Section 2, it has been undervalued for customs purposes and we are unable to return the Shipment, it may be released, abandoned, disposed of or sold without incurring any liability whatsoever to Shipper or anyone else. Trans Africa shall have the right to destroy any Shipment if Trans Africa is prevented by any law or law enforcement agency from returning it in whole or in part to Shipper, as well as any Shipment of Dangerous Goods.
Inspection
Trans Africa has the right to open and inspect a Shipment without notice for safety, security, customs or other regulatory reasons.shipment Charges, Duties and Fees
Trans Africa shipping fees go with the dollar rate, our rates are fixed covers for shipping, customs clearance etc.Circumstances Beyond Trans Africa`s Controls
Trans Africa is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of circumstances beyond Trans Africa`s control for example earthquake, cyclone, storm, flood, fog, war, plane crash, embargo, riot, epidemic, pandemic, civil commotion, or industrial action.Shipper shall indemnify and hold Trans Africa and its directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against all and any liabilities, losses and damages arising out of Shipper’s failure to comply with the following warranties and representations:
* the Shipment is acceptable for transport under Section 2 above,
* the Shipment was prepared in secure premises by reliable persons and was protected against unauthorized interference during preparation, storage and any transportation to Trans Africa,
* Shipper has complied with applicable export control, sanctions, customs laws and regulations or other applicable regulatory requirements and restrictions related to the import, export, transit or transfer of goods.
Shipper agrees to all routing and diversion, including the possibility that the Shipment may be carried via intermediate stopping places for example transit areas.
Any dispute arising under or in any way connected with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of, and governed by the law of the country of origin of the Shipment and Shipper irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, unless contrary to applicable law.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provis