This is the schedule for Geest Line sailings for the next 4 voyages.

Up-dated 13th September, 2011

Vessel

Closing date

Sailing Portsmouth

Sailing Le Havre

Bridgetown

Dominica

Trinidad

Grenada

St. Vincent

St. Lucia

Vieux Fort

Timor Stream45

02 Sep

06 Sep

07 Sep

17 Sep  *

20 Sep

-

18 Sep

19 Sep

Klipper Stream 50

09 Sep

13 Sep

14 Sep

23 Sep

27 Sep

-

24 Sep

25 Sep

26 Sep

Agulhas Stream 49

16 Sep

20 Sep

21 Sep

01 Oct  *

04 Oct

-

-

02 Oct

03 Oct

Benguela Stream 49

23 Sep

27 Sep

28 Sep

07 Oct

11 Oct

08 Oct

09 Oct

09 Oct

10 Oct

Schedule subject to change without notice.     * Sunday calls – containers only

 

DEMURRAGE REMINDER

 

This is to remind you that DEMURRAGE will be charged on any Geest owned
container equipment which is not returned to the Port and Geest’s custody
within the allowed free time.

 

Definition of Demurrage.

For convenience we use the term “Demurrage” to mean both Detention and
Demurrage which is the excess time that a shipping container is retained by
a shipper or consignee, over the number of free days allowed by the shipping
line, before it is returned to the port and the Line’s control.

Rates and free time vary by Shipping Line and Container/Unit type.

The purpose of this notice is to bring to your attention that if the container
unit which is in your care and control is not returned to the Port and to
Geest Line’s control within the specified time as stamped on the front of
the respective Bill of Lading, “demurrage” charges will apply and you will
be billed accordingly.

 

Ways to avoid demurrage charges being levied.

1.         Call this Agency at 429 9688 and explain the reasons why you will be
unable to return your container on time and give a date that it can be expected
to be returned, bearing in mind that there is no guarantee of a waiver of any
part of the charges likely to be incurred.

2.         Retain the Docket given to your company by the trucking company
that removes the container from your premises as proof of pick-up so that
YOU can claim on them if the unit is not returned to the Port within the
allowed free time as required. Remember it is your responsibility to
ensure that the unit is returned on time.

3.         Ensure in good time that your documents are in order and that your
Custom Broker works immediately to make arrangements have your cargo
inspected and released by Customs and the other Government Regulatory
Agencies so that the process is not delayed in any way.


INSURANCE

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that customers’ cargo reaches its intended destination in
perfect condition there are many steps and people involved in making this happen.
Occasionally when things do go wrong it is difficult to find out where damage occurred and
who is responsible. As with all shippers, liability is limited by either the haulier transporting
your goods to the port or by the terms on the bills of lading. These limits are likely to be less
than the value of the goods concerned.

To overcome these issues we have teamed up with Centor Insurance and Risk Management
and negotiated an insurance policy with Beazley which will provide cover for your goods from
the time they are packed and loaded at your address until they are delivered to you.
Further details are available from www.centor.co.uk/geest-scheme .