Standard Conditions of Carriage for Use of Freight Vehicles
(Ministry of Transport Notification No. 579 of 1990)

Last revised: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Notification No. 320 of 1991

Table of Contents
  • Chapter I General Provisions (Articles 1 and 2)
  • Chapter II Consigned Freight Forwarding Services, etc.
    • Section 1 Underwriting of carriage by use (Article 3 - Article 15)
    • Section 2 Loading, Loading or Unloading (Article 16)
    • Section 3 Receipt and Delivery of Cargo (Articles 17 to 24)
    • Section 4 Directions (Articles 25 and 26)
    • Section 5 Accidents (Articles 27-29)
    • Section 6 Fares and Charges (Articles 30 - 35)
    • Section 7 Liability (Articles 36 - 48)
  • Chapter III Incidental Business, etc. (Articles 49 to 51)

Chapter I General Provisions

(Types of Business)

Article 1 We shall conduct first-class freight forwarding business (meaning the business prescribed in Paragraph 7 of Article 2 of the Consigned Freight Forwarding Business Act (Act No. 82 of 1989)) pertaining to transportation of freight conducted by a freight forwarder. (1) We will conduct the business set forth in the preceding paragraph.

(2) We will conduct business incidental to the business set forth in the preceding paragraph.

(Scope of Application)

Article 2 The freight forwarding business operated by us shall be governed by these Conditions of Carriage, and any matter not provided for in these Conditions of Carriage shall be governed by laws and regulations or general custom.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, we may accept an application for a special agreement to the extent not in conflict with laws and regulations.

Chapter II Carriage Services for Use, etc.

Section 1 Acceptance of Carriage for Use

(Acceptance Date and Time)

Article 3 We will determine the date and time of acceptance and post the same at our store.

(2) In the event that the acceptance date and time set forth in the preceding paragraph is to be changed, such change shall be posted at the storefront in advance.

(Article 4 (Order of Use Carriage)

Article 4 We will perform Carriage by Use of Cargo in the order in which we receive applications for Carriage by Use. However, this shall not apply in the case of carriage of perishable or alterable cargo or for any other justifiable reason.

(Period of Delivery)

Article 5 The period of delivery of cargo by us shall be the total of the following days

(i) Shipping period: 2 days including the day of receipt of the cargo

(ii) Transportation Period: one day for each one hundred and seventy kilometers of transportation distance on which the calculation of rates and charges is based. However, any fraction less than one day shall be one day.

(iii) Collection and delivery period: one day each in the case of collection and delivery.

(2) When the cargo is delivered after the expiration of the delivery period under the preceding paragraph, such delivery shall be deemed to be delayed.

(Confirmation of Kind and Nature of Cargo)

Article 6 When an application for Carriage by Use of Cargo is made, we may request the applicant to notify us of the kind and nature of the cargo.

(2) In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, if there is any doubt as to the applicant's statement of the kind and character of the cargo, we may, with the consent of the applicant, inspect the same in his/her presence.

(3) In the event that we conduct an inspection pursuant to the preceding paragraph, if the type and nature of the cargo is not different from those notified by the applicant, we will compensate for any damage caused thereby.

(4) In the event that we conduct an inspection pursuant to the provision of Paragraph 2, if the type and nature of the cargo is different from those notified by the applicant, the applicant shall bear the expenses required for the inspection.

(Refusal of Acceptance)

Article 7 We may refuse to accept the application for carriage by use if any of the following items applies

(i) when the application for such Carriage by Use is not in accordance with these Conditions of Carriage; or

(ii) When the applicant fails to give notice pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding article or fails to give consent for inspection pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the same article

(iii) When the applicant is unable to secure a freight motor carrier having facilities suitable for the transportation

(iv) When the applicant is requested to bear any special burden in connection with said transportation by use

(v) When such Carriage by Use is contrary to the provisions of laws and regulations, public order or good morals

(vi) when there is a natural disaster or any other unavoidable reason.

(Waybill, etc.)

Article 8 The shipper shall, upon request by NCA, deliver an invoice for each shipment stating

(i) Name, quality and weight or volume of the cargo, and the type and number of its packing

(ii) the place of collection and delivery or the place of shipment and the place of destination (in the case of a housing complex, apartment building or other high-rise building, including the name and telephone number thereof)

(iii) Type of transportation

(iv) Freight rates, charges (meaning loading and unloading charges prescribed in Article 31-2, waiting time charges prescribed in Article 31-3, incidental service charges prescribed in Article 49, paragraph 1, etc.) (iii) The amount of fuel surcharges, toll road user charges, advances and other expenses (hereinafter referred to as "fares, charges, etc.") (iv) The amount of fuel surcharges, toll road usage fees, advances and other charges (hereinafter referred to as "fares, charges, etc.") and other matters concerning payment thereof

(v) Names, trade names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the shipper and consignee

(vi) For high-value goods, the type and value of the cargo

(vii) When loading or unloading of goods is consigned, a statement to that effect

(viii) when consigning incidental services prescribed in Article 49 paragraph (1), a statement to that effect

(ix) When entrusting insurance for transportation, a statement to the effect

(x) Other matters necessary for the carriage of the cargo.

(2) The shipper may, in lieu of delivery of an invoice, provide the matters to be stated on the invoice by electromagnetic means with our consent. In such case, the shipper shall be deemed to have delivered the invoice.

(3) If the shipper does not request us to deliver the invoice as set forth in Paragraph (1) above, the shipper shall notify us of the matters set forth in each item of Paragraph (1) above.

(Valuable and Valuable Goods)

Article 9 In these Conditions of Carriage, "Valuable Goods" means the following items

(i) Coins, paper money, banknotes, banknotes, stamps, postage stamps, certificates of public obligation, share certificates, bonds, gift certificates and other securities, gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals, iridium, tungsten and other rare metals, vajra, jade, glauconite, amber, pearls and other precious stones, ivory, tortoiseshell, coral and their respective products

(ii) Works of art and antiques

(iii) Goods (excluding animals) the price of which exceeds 20,000 yen per kilogram after adding containers and packing.

(2) The price per kilogram set forth in item (iii) of the preceding paragraph shall be calculated on a per-packing basis.

(3) In these Conditions of Carriage, "valuables" means the articles listed in items (i) and (ii) of paragraph (1).

(In the event that the type of Carriage is unknown)

Article 10 When the shipper does not specify the kind of transportation and other necessary matters concerning carriage of the shipment when applying for carriage by use, we will carry such shipment in a manner deemed most advantageous to the shipper.

(Packing)

Article 11 The shipper shall pack the cargo so that it can withstand carriage in accordance with the nature, weight, volume, distance to be carried and type of cargo to be handled for carriage.

(2) If the packing of the cargo is not sufficient, we shall demand necessary packing and the shipper shall comply with such demand.

(3) Even if the cargo is not sufficiently packed, we may accept carriage for use if we deem that it will not cause damage to other cargoes and the shipper agrees in writing to bear any damage caused by insufficient packing.

(Exterior Marking, etc.)

Article 12 The shipper shall indicate the following items on the exterior of the cargo in a legible manner However, this shall not apply to matters that we deem unnecessary.

(i) Name or trade name and address of the shipper and consignee

(ii) Item name

(iii) Quantity

(iv) Other matters necessary for the handling of the cargo.

(2) The shipper may, if permitted by us, substitute for the exterior marking of the preceding paragraph a packing tag stating the matters listed in each item of the preceding paragraph.

(Carriage of Animals, etc.)

Article 13 When we accept Carriage by Use of animals or other goods requiring special care, we may request the shipper or consignee to do the following

(i) to designate a date and time for pick-up, drop-off or pick-up by us

(ii) to provide an escort for the carriage of said cargo

(Carriage of Dangerous Goods)

Article 14 The shipper shall notify us in advance of any goods which are liable to cause explosion, ignition or other danger in transit, and shall clearly indicate the name and nature of the goods and other matters necessary for safe carriage of said goods on the invoice, and shall clearly indicate these matters in an easily visible place outside said goods. (Substituted Carriage)

(Substitute Carriage)

Article 15 We may, to the extent not prejudicial to the interests of the shipper, use transportation by another transportation service for carriage of the accepted shipment.

(2) In the case of the preceding paragraph, liability for carriage shall be assumed by us in accordance with these Conditions of Carriage.

Section 2 Loading, Loading or Unloading

(Article 16 (Loading, Loading or Unloading)

Article 16 Loading of cargo shall be performed at our responsibility.

(2) When we accept loading or unloading of cargo, we shall do so at our responsibility.

(3) Sheets, ropes, timbers, bails, fillers and other loading materials shall be borne by the shipper or consignee, except those normally furnished by the freight forwarder.

Section 3 Receipt and Delivery of Goods

(Place of receipt and delivery)

Article 17 We shall receive the cargo from the shipper or a person designated by the shipper at the collection point or place of shipment described or notified on the invoice, and deliver the cargo to the consignee or a person designated by the consignee at the delivery point or place of destination described or notified on the invoice.

(Delivery to the Administrator, etc.)

Article 18 In any of the following cases, delivery of the cargo to any of the persons listed in the following items shall be deemed to be delivery to the consignee

(i) if the consignee is not present at the place of delivery, a person living with the consignee at the place of delivery, an employee or a person equivalent thereto

(ii) if the place of delivery is a ship, boarding house, inn, etc., the manager of the ship, boarding house, inn, etc., or a person equivalent thereto.

(Exercise of Right of Detention)

Article 19 We will not deliver the cargo unless we receive payment of freight, charges, etc. or payment for goods, etc. to be received with respect to the cargo.

(2) If the shipper, who is a merchant, fails to pay the freight, charges, etc. by the due date with respect to the contract of carriage concluded with us for his/her business, we may not deliver the cargo owned by the shipper and in our possession under the contract of carriage with such shipper unless we receive such payment.

(Notice of Instruction)

Article 20 If we are unable to ascertain the consignee, we may, without delay, demand the shipper to give us instructions to dispose of the cargo for a reasonable period of time.

(2) If the consignee refuses to receive the cargo or is unable to receive it for any other reason, we may, without delay, demand the consignee to accept the cargo for a reasonable period of time, and after the expiration of such period, we may further demand the shipper to give the same contents as the instructions prescribed in the preceding paragraph.

(Deposit of Non-deliverable Goods)

Article 21 In the event that we are unable to ascertain the consignee or in the case of paragraph (2) of the preceding Article, we may deposit the cargo with a warehouse operator at the consignee's expense.

(2) When we deposit cargoes pursuant to the preceding paragraph, we will notify the shipper or consignee thereof without delay.

(3) When we have made a warehouse receipts in the case of deposit of cargo pursuant to the provision of paragraph (1), we may substitute delivery of the cargo for delivery of the receipts.

(4) When we have made a request for delivery of the cargo deposited pursuant to the provision of paragraph (1), we may retain the warehouse receipts for such cargo until we receive payment of freight, charges, etc. and expenses incurred for the deposit.

(Deposit of Undeliverable Goods)

Article 22 In the event that we are unable to ascertain the consignee or in the case of paragraph (2) of Article 20, we may deposit such cargo.

(2) When we deposit the cargo pursuant to the preceding paragraph, we will notify the shipper or consignee thereof without delay.

(Auction of Undeliverable Goods)

Article 23 In the event that we have given a notice to the shipper pursuant to the provisions of Article 20 paragraph (1), we may auction the cargo if the shipper does not give us instructions.

(2) Notwithstanding the provision of the preceding paragraph, we may auction the cargo which is likely to be undervalued due to damage or other reasons, without giving a notice under Article 20.

(3) When we have auctioned cargoes pursuant to the preceding two paragraphs, we will notify the shipper or consignee thereof without delay.

(4) When we have auctioned cargoes pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2), we shall appropriate the price to the freight, charges, etc., and expenses required for demand and auction, and if there is any shortage, we shall demand payment thereof from the shipper, and if there is any surplus, we shall deliver or deposit the surplus to the shipper.

(Voluntary Sale of Undeliverable Goods)

Article 24 In the event that we are unable to ascertain the consignee or in the case of paragraph (2) of Article 20, if the cargo is perishable or alterable and there is no time to take the procedures set forth in paragraph (2) of the preceding Article, we may sell it in the presence of an impartial third party without following such procedures.

(2) Paragraphs (3) and (4) of the preceding Article shall apply mutatis mutandis to a sale under the preceding paragraph.

Section 4 Directions

(Right of Disposition of Cargo)

Article 25 The shipper may instruct us to suspend carriage, return, forward or otherwise dispose of the cargo.

(2) The shipper's right provided for in the preceding paragraph may not be exercised if the consignee claims delivery of the cargo or compensation for damage thereto when the cargo arrives at the Destination.

(3) In case of giving instructions under paragraph (1) above, the shipper shall submit a written instruction if requested by us.

(In the event that we do not accept the instruction)

Article 26 We may refuse to accept an instruction pursuant to the provision of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article if we deem that there is a risk of causing a hindrance to the Carriage.

(2) If we do not accept the instruction pursuant to the preceding paragraph, we will notify the shipper to that effect without delay.

Section 5 Accidents

(Measures to be taken in the event of an accident)

Article 27 In any of the following cases, we will, without delay, give the shipper a demand for instructions for the disposition of the cargo, specifying a reasonable period of time

(i) when we find significant loss, damage or other damage to the cargo

(ii) when the original route or method of carriage is no longer practicable

(iii) when such Carriage must be suspended for a reasonable period of time.

(2) In the case of each item of the preceding paragraph, if we do not have time to give instructions, or if we do not receive instructions as specified in the preceding paragraph within the period of time determined by us, we may, in the interest of the shipper, at our discretion, suspend or return the shipment or change the transportation route or method, or take other appropriate measures.

(3) The provisions of the preceding Article shall apply mutatis mutandis to an instruction under paragraph (1).

(Disposal of Dangerous Goods)

Article 28 We may, whenever necessary, unload, destroy or otherwise dispose of any goods which may cause explosion, ignition or any other danger to Carriage which has not been notified and specified in accordance with the provisions of Article 14, in order to eliminate such danger to Carriage. The same shall apply when such cargo is likely to cause damage to others in the event of the notification and statement made pursuant to the provisions of the said Article.

(2) All costs incurred in disposing of the cargo as described in the first sentence of the preceding paragraph shall be borne by the shipper.

(3) In the event of disposal under the provisions of paragraph (1), the shipper will be notified thereof without delay.

(Issue of Accident Certificate)

Article 29 When we receive a request for proof of total loss of the shipment, we will issue a certificate of accident only within one month from the date of expiration of the delivery period of the shipment.

(2) In the event that a request is made for certification of the quantity, condition or date of delivery of cargo that has been partially lost, damaged or delayed, we will issue an accident certificate only on the date of delivery of the cargo in question. However, in the event of special circumstances, we may issue the certificate even after the date of delivery of the cargo in question.

Section 6 Fares and Charges

(Fares and Charges)

Article 30 Fares and charges and the method of application thereof shall be in accordance with the Freight Rates and Charges Table separately provided by us.

(2) Fares and charges for individuals (except those covering persons who are parties to a contract of Carriage as a business or on behalf of a business) 2. Fares and charges for individuals (excluding those for persons who are parties to a contract of carriage as a business or on behalf of a business) and the method of application thereof shall be posted at the storefront of the business office or other place of business.

(Method of Collection of Fares, Charges, etc.)

Article 31 We will collect freight, charges, etc. from the shipper by the time we receive the cargo.

(2) In the case of the preceding paragraph, if the amount of freight, charges, etc. is not fixed, we will receive an advance of the estimated amount and refund or collect the excess or deficiency from the shipper after the freight, charges, etc. are fixed.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) above, we may allow the freight, charges, etc. to be collected from the consignee prior to the time of delivery of the cargo.

(Loading or Unloading Charges)

Article 31-2 When we accept loading or unloading of cargo, we will collect from the consignee the charges or actual costs separately determined by us.

(Waiting Time Charges)

Article 31-3 We shall charge the shipper or consignee for the time spent by the vehicle in waiting (including the time spent by the shipper or consignee in loading or unloading the cargo or in waiting when performing incidental services provided in Article 49 paragraph (1)) after arrival at the place of origin or destination of the cargo, in proportion to the time spent by the shipper or consignee in waiting due to his/her own responsibility. (Late Charges)

(Article 32 (Late Charges)

Article 32 In the event that the shipper or consignee fails to pay the freight, charges, etc. by the time of delivery of the cargo, we may demand payment of late charges at the rate of 14.5% per annum for the period from the day following the date of delivery of the cargo to the date of receipt of payment of the freight, charges, etc.

(Right to claim freight charges)

Article 33 When all or a part of the cargo is lost or considerably damaged due to a natural disaster or other unavoidable reason, or when the cargo is lost due to a reason for which we are responsible, we will not charge freight, charges, etc. for such lost or damaged cargo. In this case, if we have already received all or part of the freight, charges, etc., we will refund them.

(2) In the event that all or a part of the shipment is lost due to its nature or defect, or due to any reason for which the shipper is responsible, we will collect the full amount of freight, charges and other expenses.

(Accidents, etc. and Freight Charges and Fees)

Article 34 When we have made a disposition pursuant to the provisions of Articles 25 and 27, we will collect freight, charges, etc. according to such disposition or according to the proportion of carriage by use already made. However, in the event that the freight, charges, etc. have already been collected in whole or in part for the shipment, if there is any shortage, the shipper or consignee shall be requested to pay the same, and if there is any surplus, the same shall be refunded to the shipper or consignee.

(Cancellation Charge)

Article 35 When we accept the shipper's instruction to suspend carriage by use, we may charge a service charge for the suspension, except when the suspension is due to reasons not attributable to the shipper. However, this shall not apply when the shipper cancels carriage by use at least one day prior to the day on which loading of the cargo should have taken place.

(2) The cancellation charge set forth in the preceding paragraph shall be as follows

(i) in the case of Carriage of laden cargo, ¥500 per contract of Carriage

(ii) in the case of carriage of charter freight, ¥3,500 per car if the car to be used is a standard car, and ¥2,500 per car if the car to be used is a small car.

Section 7 Liability

(Commencement of Liability)

Article 36 Our liability for carriage by use shall begin at the time when we receive the cargo from the shipper.

(Liability and Witness Statement)

Article 37 In the event that the cargo is lost or damaged, or the cause of such loss or damage occurs, or the cargo is delayed during the period between receipt of the cargo and delivery, we shall be liable to compensate for any damage caused thereby. (Liability for Containerized Cargo) (1) In the event that any cargo is lost or damaged, or is caused to be lost or damaged, or is delayed in arrival of the cargo, NCA shall be liable for damages arising therefrom; provided, however, that this shall not apply if NCA proves that it or its employees or other persons employed for the Carriage by Use have not neglected to receive, deliver, keep and carry the cargo.

(Liability for Containerized Freight)

Article 38 Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding Article, any person who intends to make a claim against us for loss of or damage to any cargo packed in a container, the loading and unloading of which falls under any of the following items, shall prove that such damage was caused by the intention or negligence of us, our employees or other persons employed by us for carriage by use (2) Any person who wishes to make a claim for damages against us for loss of or damage to property which falls under any of the following items shall prove that the damage was caused by

(i) that the cargo was packed by the shipper

(ii) That the container has arrived with no abnormalities in the sealing of the container.

(Liability for Carriage of Cargo Requiring Special Management)

Article 39 With respect to Carriage of animals or other goods requiring special care, if an attendant is attached pursuant to item (ii) of Article 13, we shall not be liable for special care of said goods.

(Responsibility of Shipper's Declaration, etc.)

Article 40 When we have stated the name, quality, weight, volume or value of the goods in the consignment note, notice of shipment, etc. by description in the invoice or declaration by the shipper, we shall not be liable for the description of the contents of the goods which are not readily known.

(Liability for incomplete description, etc. of invoice, etc.)

Article 41 We shall not be liable for any damage caused by any misrepresentation or incompleteness in the description on the invoice or the exterior label, etc. or in the shipper's declaration.

(2) In the case of the preceding paragraph, if we suffer any damage, the shipper must compensate us for such damage.

(Exemption from liability)

Article 42 We shall not be liable for any loss, damage, delay in arrival or other damage to the cargo for any of the following reasons

(i) defect, natural wear and tear, insect or rat damage to said cargo

(ii) ignition, explosion, swell, mildew, rot, discoloration, rust or any other similar cause due to the nature of said cargo

(iii) Dismissal, neglect, social disturbance or other incident, or robbery

(iv) Fire caused by force majeure

(v) earthquake, tsunami, storm surge, heavy water, storm, landslide, landslide, or other natural disaster

(vi) Injunction, opening, confiscation, seizure, or delivery to a third party of the Carriage due to the invocation of laws and regulations or public authority

(vii) willful misconduct or negligence on the part of the shipper or consignee

(Special Provisions for Valuable Goods)

Article 43 With respect to high-value articles, unless the shipper notifies us of the kind and value of the articles at the time of application, we shall not be liable for damages for loss, damage or delay in delivery thereof.

(2) The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not apply in the following cases

(i) When we knew at the time of conclusion of the contract of carriage that the cargo was expensive goods

(ii) When the loss, damage or delay in delivery of the valuables is caused by our intention or gross negligence.

(Special Extinguishing Circumstances of Liability)

Article 44 Our liability for partial loss of or damage to the shipment shall be extinguished when the consignee receives the shipment without retaining any objection. However, this shall not apply in the case of damage or partial loss of the cargo which cannot be immediately discovered, if notice thereof is given to us within 2 weeks from the date of delivery of the cargo.

(2) The preceding paragraph shall not apply if, at the time of delivery of the shipment, we had knowledge that the shipment was partially lost or damaged.

(3) In the event that we perform all or a part of carriage by use of the cargo entrusted by the shipper to a third party, if the consignee for the carriage by use of the said cargo notifies the shipper within 2 weeks from the date of delivery of the cargo that the cargo is damaged or partially lost which cannot be immediately discovered, we shall not be liable to the shipper. In the event that the consignee notifies the shipper within 2 weeks of the date of delivery of the cargo that the cargo has been damaged or partially lost which cannot be immediately discovered, the period specified in the proviso of paragraph 1 of this Article pertaining to our liability to the shipper shall be deemed to have been extended until the expiration of 2 weeks from the date the shipper receives said notification.

(Amount of Damages)

Article 45 The amount of damages in the event of total loss of cargo shall be determined based on the value of the cargo at the place and time of delivery.

(2) In the case of partial loss or damage to the cargo, the amount of compensation shall be determined by the difference between the value of the delivered cargo at the place and time of delivery and the value of the cargo in the event that there was no partial loss or damage.

(3) Freight, charges, etc. that the shipper or consignee is not required to pay due to loss or damage to the cargo pursuant to the provisions of Article 33, paragraph 1 shall be deducted from the amount of compensation set forth in the preceding two paragraphs.

(4) In the case of paragraphs 1 and 2, if there is a dispute over the value of the goods or the amount of damage, the amount will be determined by the appraisal or evaluation of an impartial third party.

(5) The amount of compensation for damage in the case of late delivery of goods shall be limited to the total amount of freight, charges, etc.

Article 46 Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding Article, we will compensate for any loss, damage or delay in arrival of cargo due to our malice or gross negligence.

(Period of Discharge)

Article 47 Our liability shall be extinguished if no judicial claim is made within one year from the date of delivery of the cargo (or, in the case of total loss of the cargo, from the date on which such delivery is to be made).

(2) The period referred to in the preceding paragraph may be extended by agreement only after the occurrence of damage due to loss, etc. of the shipment.

(3) In the event that we perform part or all of the carriage for use entrusted to us by a third party, and the shipper compensates us for the damage or makes a judicial claim within the period specified in Paragraph (1), the period specified in the same Paragraph pertaining to our liability to the shipper shall be deemed to be extended until the expiration of 3 months from the date of the compensation by the shipper or the date on which he/she makes a judicial claim. (Acquisition of rights based on indemnity)

(Acquisition of rights based on compensation)

When we have compensated for the entire value of the cargo, we shall acquire all rights with respect to such cargo.

Chapter III Incidental Business, etc.

(Incidental Business, etc. and Incidental Business Charges)

Article 49 In the event that we undertake packing, storage or sorting of cargo, collection of payment, advances, acceptance and inspection, carrying horizontally and vertically, shelving, labeling, removing, and other services which require a certain amount of time, skill, equipment, etc. incidental to normal freight forwarding services (hereinafter referred to as "Incidental Services"), we shall not be liable to you for such incidental services. (2) In the event that we undertake incidental services, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Incidental Services, etc."), we will collect separately determined charges or actual costs incurred by us, and perform such services at our own responsibility.

With respect to Incidental Services, etc., the provisions of Chapter II shall apply mutatis mutandis to the extent that the nature of the services permits, except as otherwise provided.

(Collection of Payment for Goods)

Article 50 We will accept any additional or changed collection of the invoice for Goods only prior to the shipment of such Goods.

(2) In the event that the shipper cancels the consignment for the collection of the proceeds after the shipment of the cargo for which the collection of the proceeds has been consigned, or in the event that the collection of the proceeds becomes impossible due to reasons for which the shipper or the consignee is responsible, we will not refund the collection charge for such proceeds.

(Article 51 (Insurance Coverage)

Article 51 Upon application for carriage by use, if the shipper accepts our offer, we will accept the conclusion of transportation insurance at the shipper's expense.

(2) Insurance premium rates and other matters relating to transportation insurance shall be posted in the store.

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