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CONSIGNMENTS READY FOR CARRIAGE

1. The following requirements must be met in order to deliver consignments "ready for carriage":

  1. Air waybill
    The air waybill must be accurate and complete in all respects, including the completion of payment box, the charges box (both weight and declared value), and the checking of weights, measurements and nature of goods.

  2. Documentation
    All documents necessary for each consignment for determining the nature of the goods and export, import or transit documents as required to present to Customs or any governmental body, must be completed and/or checked and must accompany the air waybill.

  3. Marking of packages
    All packages of each consignment must be marked in the following way: either all packages show the consignee's name, street and city address, including ZIP/postal code, as on the air waybill, or this information is shown on one or more packages with an appropriate reference thereto on all other packages in the consignment.

  4. Packing
    The contents of each consignment must be properly packed for carriage so as to ensure that they can be carried safely with ordinary care in handling and so as not to injure or damage any persons, goods or property.

    Dangerous Goods must be packed in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Packages containing valuables must be sealed with wax, each seal showing a perfect impression of the sealing instrument. Other sealing methods will be permitted by FedEx Express subject to advance arrangements.

    Consignments containing articles of extraordinary value must be packed in outside containers with measurements of 28.3 cubic decimeters (12 in. x 12 in. x 12 in. /1,728 cubic inches) or more.

  5. Labeling of packages
    Labels must be fully visible and all old labels and markings must be obliterated. A completed cargo IDENTIFICATION LABEL or stencil, must be attached to each package. Where standard LABELS FOR SPECIAL CONSIGNMENTS (perishables, live animals, etc.) are used they must be affixed to the package(s) to which they relate. Affix standard LABELS FOR DANGEROUS GOODS to the packages to which they relate in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

  6. Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
    The Shipper's Declaration, duly signed and completed, as described in the applicable dangerous goods regulations, must be provided by the shipper. If a consignment includes dangerous goods, such goods must be offered separately and clearly indicated on the air waybill.

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