Warehouse Terms of Use
In these terms and conditions, unless specified otherwise herein, references to “The Warehouseman,” “The Warehouse Company,” and “Company” signify Tauri Cargo International Corp, encompassing its subsidiaries, related entities, agents, subcontractors, and/or
representatives. The term “Depositor” denotes the shipper, consignee, or owner of the goods, or their agents, including, but not limited to,
motor carriers, freight brokers, and draymen, as well as any entity maintaining a chassis/trailer pool at the warehouseman’s identified
facility. “Equipment” refers to any chassis, container, trailer, or tractor, while “Goods” denote the merchandise, cargo, or freight stored by the depositor and identified on this warehouse receipt. “Yard Storage” indicates the placement of containers or trailers, whether laden or empty, secured or unsecured, in the warehouseman’s yard for the depositor’s benefit.
ACCEPTANCE – Section 1
(a) This agreement and rate quotation, along with any additional charges
specified herein, become effective upon either receipt of goods by the warehouse company into its facility or upon written acceptance by the depositor, whichever occurs first.
(b) Should goods tendered for storage not conform to the description herein, or if conforming goods are tendered after 30 days from the inception date without prior written acceptance by the depositor, the warehouseman may decline acceptance. If accepted, the depositor agrees to the rates, charges, and terms herein.
(c) Either party may cancel this contract with 30 days’ written notice, or it is automatically canceled if no storage or services occur under this contract for 90 days.
SHIPPING – Section 2
The depositor shall not designate the warehouseman as consignee for any goods under transportation contracts. If goods are erroneously shipped to the warehouseman as consignee, the depositor must notify the carrier in writing prior to shipment, indemnifying the warehouseman against any resulting claims.
TENDER FOR STORAGE – Section 3
Goods for storage must be delivered properly marked and packaged, accompanied by a manifest indicating handling instructions.
STORAGE PERIOD AND CHARGES – Section 4
(a) Storage charges are assessed per package or unit, per month.
(b) Charges commence upon warehouseman’s acceptance of goods’ custody, regardless of unloading or issuance of a receipt.
(c) Full or half-month storage charges apply based on receipt date, with subsequent charges due on the first of each month.
TRANSFER, TERMINATION, REMOVAL, AND LIEN – Section 5
(a) Transfer instructions must be accepted by the warehouseman, with charges billed to the depositor.
(b) The warehouseman reserves the right to move goods to another facility after notice, with applicable charges.
(c) The warehouseman may require removal of goods after written notice, with sale if goods remain beyond specified timeframes.
HANDLING – Section 6
(a) Handling charges cover basic labor for receiving, storing, and returning goods.
(b) Additional charges may apply for unloading/loading, damaged goods, or specialized services.
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS – Section 7
(a) Goods shall not be delivered without written instructions, except under specific circumstances.
(b) Delivery is contingent upon surrender of negotiable receipts.
(c) Reasonable timeframes are allowed for carrying out delivery instructions.
EXTRA SERVICES – Section 8
(a) Additional labor is billed to the depositor for non-standard services.
(b) Special requests incur extra charges, including material costs and communication expenses.
BONDED STORAGE, MINIMUM CHARGES, LIABILITY, AND ARBITRATION – Sections 9-12
(a) Bonded storage incurs extra fees.
(b) Minimum charges apply per lot or account.
(c) Liability is limited and subject to arbitration under specified conditions.
NOTICE, LIABILITY LIMITS, AND WAIVERS – Sections 13-19
(a) Timely notice of claims is required, and liability limits apply.
(b) Provisions are binding, subject to severability and waiver clauses.
YARD STORAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF TERMS – Sections 20-21
Yard storage liability and venue are governed by preceding sections, with the terms construed under Florida law.