📜 Terms and Conditions
General Terms of Service
Welcome to [Gee Shipping Ltd]. By using our services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before booking any shipment or service.
1. Definitions
• "The Company": Refers to [Gee Shipping Ltd ].
• "The Client/Customer": The person or company requesting the service.
• "Goods": Any item, package, cargo, vehicle, or container being transported.
• "Service": The act of collecting, transporting, storing, or delivering goods.
2. Quotations & Pricing
• All quotes are valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.
• Prices are calculated based on the information provided by the customer. If the actual weight, dimensions, or nature of goods differ, the price may be adjusted accordingly.
• Quotes do not include Customs Duties, Taxes, or Government fees unless explicitly stated.
• The Company reserves the right to amend prices due to changes in fuel costs, carrier rates, or government regulations.
3. Booking & Instructions
• The customer warrants that they are either the owner of the goods or are authorised by the owner to arrange shipping.
• The customer must provide accurate descriptions of the goods. False declarations (especially regarding value or contents) may result in delays, fines, or legal action.
• The Company acts only as an agent for transportation and is not responsible for the suitability of the goods for export or import.
4. Prohibited Items
• The Company will not accept goods that are illegal, dangerous, or prohibited by law.
• This includes (but is not limited to): Illegal substances, firearms, explosives, flammable materials, counterfeit goods, and live animals.
• If prohibited items are discovered, the customer is liable for all costs incurred for disposal, fines, or legal proceedings.
5. Liability & Insurance
• Our standard liability is limited in accordance with international conventions (such as CMR for road transport or Hague-Visby Rules for sea freight).
• While we take great care of your goods, we recommend that customers take out additional Comprehensive Insurance to cover loss, damage, or delay.
• The Company is not liable for delays caused by customs, weather conditions, strikes, or events beyond our control (Force Majeure).
• Claims for damage or loss must be made in writing within 3 days of delivery.
6. Customs & Documentation
• The customer is responsible for providing all necessary documentation for export and import.
• The Company can assist with paperwork but does not accept liability for errors made by the customer or customs authorities.
• Any duties, taxes, or storage fees charged at destination are the responsibility of the receiver unless pre-agreed otherwise. If unpaid, the sender becomes liable for these charges.
7. Payment Terms
• Unless a credit account has been approved, all services must be paid before collection or delivery.
• Payments are non-refundable once the service has commenced.
• Late payments will incur interest charges at the legal rate.
8. Vehicle Shipping
• When shipping cars or vehicles, the customer must ensure the tank is no more than 1/4 full of fuel for safety reasons.
• No personal items are allowed inside vehicles shipped via RORO service.
• The customer must provide all original logbooks and ownership documents upon request.
9. Container Sales & Hire
• All containers are sold or hired in good condition. Photographs are taken at the point of delivery.
• The customer is responsible for checking the unit upon arrival.
• For rental units, the customer is liable for any damage or loss while in their possession.
10. Governing Law
• These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales / United Kingdom.
• Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK courts.
📞 Contact Us
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Terms and conditions, Shipping terms, Service agreement, Liability insurance, Customs regulations, Payment terms, Prohibited items, International shipping law, Contract of carriage, CMR convention, Force majeure, Booking conditions, Legal terms.
It's important to Gee Shipping that our customers have all the facts and are knowledgeable and happy with our service terms. Therefore, all the information regarding the fees, services, licences and terms of use are fully laid out in the following Terms & Conditions pages. We also are committed to preserving your privacy. For information on the methods that Gee Shipping uses to protect your data, please see our detailed Privacy Policy.
PLEASE NOTE THAT VESSELS MAY BE CANCELLED OR CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE NOTE THAT GOODS MUST BE PAID BEFORE RELEASE.
NOTICE OF LOSS OR DAMAGE
Unless notice of loss or damage to goods and notice of the nature of the loss or damage is given in writing to the carrier at the place of delivery before or at the time of removal of goods into the custody of the person entitled to delivery thereof under the bill of lading or, if the loss or damage is not apparent, within 6 days thereafter, such removal shall be prima facie evidence of the delivery by the carrier of the goods as described in the bill of lading.
PRIVACY, RETURN,CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
Gee Shipping were booked either verbally or in writing & for any reason the customer wishes to cancel the booking with Gee Shipping
1. No Return and Refund on barrels bought from us
2. No Return and Refund on shipment
3. No Return and Refund on Locks
4. Credit Note Only
5. No Return and Refund on good ship
6. No Return and Refund on any booking
7. Upfront payment is required for any job outside London area.
8. Please not, that vessels maybe cancelled or changed without notice.
9. Please note, that goods must be paid before release.
10. Please note, goods will not be shipping unless payment has been received.
11. Any barrel kept in our warehouse after One year will be sold to pay for storage fee.
12. Please note, if you make payment upfront on a delivery or shipment and cancer you will only receive 50% refund.
13. New company policy start from there first of January
If you have your good delivered to us.
We do not like to keep good for too long. We like to Ship good straight away. you have to pay the price given in advance to keep your items for two weeks for free. After that is £60 per week. If the payments Price given is not pay upfront.
you will have to be £100 per week after two weeks.
LOADING, DISCHARGE AND DELIVERY
1. Port to port shipment
All goods must be ready for loading alongside the vessel when the vessel arrives at the port of shipment.
The merchant must be ready to take delivery of the goods as soon as the vessel is ready to discharge and must take delivery when called on to do so by the carrier.
If the merchant is not ready or does not so take delivery the carrier shall be at liberty to discharge, land, move, store, sell, dispose of or deal with the goods in any way whatsoever, and the same shall be deemed to be delivery to the merchant. The merchant shall indemnify the carrier against all loss, damage, liability or expense arising out of the merchant's failure to be ready or to take delivery. The carrier is under no obligation to give any notice of arrival of the vessel at loading or discharging port.
2. Combined Transport
All goods must be ready for receipt by the carrier at the port of loading or place of receipt at any time stipulated by the carrier.
The merchant must be ready to take delivery of the goods as soon as the carrier is ready to deliver at the port of discharge or place of delivery and must take delivery when called on to do so by the carrier.
If the merchant is not ready or does not so take delivery the carrier is at liberty to discharge, land, store, sell, dispose of or deal with the goods in any way whatsoever, and the same shall be deemed delivery to the merchant. The merchant shall indemnify the carrier against any and all loss, damage, liability or expense arising out of the merchant's failure to be ready or to take delivery.
The carrier is under no obligation to give notice of arrival of the goods at the port of discharge or place of delivery.
FREIGHT AND CHARGES
1. Freight and all charges shall be deemed earned in full on receipt of the goods by the carrier or on shipment (whichever is earlier) and shall be non-refundable in any event.
2. Freight and all charges shall be paid in full without any discount, set off, deduction, abatement, counterclaim or stay of execution whatsoever.
3. The shipper, notify party, receiver and all holders of the bill of lading or persons entitled to possession or delivery of the bill of lading or the goods shall be jointly and severally liable for all freight and charges.
DANGEROUS GOODS
If any goods, in the opinion of the carrier, are or are liable to become dangerous or damaging to any person, any conveyance or vessel in which they are carried or to any other goods, the carrier may destroy, abandon, render harmless or dispose of the same. Any such destruction, abandonment or disposal shall be deemed to be delivery of the goods in accordance with this contract.
The merchant undertakes that all goods are adequately packed.
The merchant shall indemnify the carrier against all claims, liabilities, loss, damage or expense arising out of the carrying of dangerous or damaging goods.
Special Notes :
• All rates are based on standard cargo and specifically exclude items of an unusual nature. Such as but not limited to : Live Animals, Hazardous Products, items with unusual weight or dimensions that require special handling.
• Please note all quotes are based on a kerb-side collection or delivery and it is the importer / exporters responsibility to ensure that sufficient labour is available to take receipt of shipments on delivery / collection.
• All delivery / collections will be made by standard equipment. Tail-lift trucks and additional labour is available and chargeable on request.
• All expenses incurred due to non delivery (if the above is not complied with) will be billed to the importers / exporters account.
• All quotes exclude any charges that may be incurred due to circumstances out of our control such as but not limited to : Customs Inspection. Storage charges caused by Customs Inspection. Customs Fines or Port Fines incurred due to misdeclaration. Container / freight Fumigation. Repacking of goods found to not be suitable packed for transport. Customs RASCO fees. Port Health Inspection Fees.
