GTC

ACCESS LOGISTIC

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTRACTING PARTIES

1. Insurance and liability

The contractor is obligated to provide written proof before the transport is carried out, ensuring that he has concluded a valid, paid CMR insurance with a maximum liability limit of at least € 250.000,- per claim without a deductible. If the insured sum does not correspond with the arranged amount, an employee of the ACCESS LOGISIC LLC must be informed immediately. In agreement with this, ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC will add an additional transport insurance (supplementary insurance) and will charge the costs to the respective transport service provider. The contractor gives his explicit consent.

2. Prices / Dates

All prices within the transport orders are fixed prices. If the agreed freight price is erroneously wrong in the transport order, we must be informed at the latest after 7 working days. After a positive check, the order will be issued again with the correct price. Written agreements are only valid if this is confirmed by an employee of Access Logistic LLC. Proven cancellations made by the customer, release ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC from the performance of the failure costs or other damages. The 24 hours during loading and unloading are considered to be free of charge. Our written appointments in the transport orders are fixed dates. Verbal agreements are not valid. In case of delays or further deviations from the agreed transport order, we are to be informed immediately by telephone as well as in writing.

3. Used equipment

The basis for a partnership cooperation are the following prerequisites:
– Safety equipment such as helmet, shoes, safety vest, glasses, gloves
– At least 20 straps STF 500 daN 2500
– At least 40 edge protectors
– Sufficient anti-slip mats with a minimum thickness of 5 mm for the entire truck hold
– Empty and clean, odorless cargo area
– No plan advertising except the own company and / or Access Logistic LLC
– GPS-system, the driver’s mobile phone, notebook for data transfer is an advantage

4. Loading equipment

Loading means are to be exchanged until cancelled in writing and also to be noted on the waybill. Even a non-exchange must be in writing. For each non-exchanged pallet, € 20,- will be charged and deducted from the freight bill. Lashing straps, anti-slip mats and other aids and securing means are charged to the amount of the customer invoice and also deducted from the freight bill. ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC reserves the right to withhold a handling fee of € 20,-.

5. Loading and unloading

The transport partner agrees to pick up the goods according to our loading order and also to deliver them. If no exact unloading point is known, the goods must follow the customer’s CMR bill. Changes may only be made with the written permission of an ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC employee. Should anything be unclear, an ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC employee will take care of it immediately. Any unauthorized actions by the driver are not permitted. In the case of infringements, ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC reserves the right to withhold a contractual penalty, regardless of possible costs of the sender or customer. There is a ban on loading and unloading. The order may not be passed on to third parties without the knowledge and written consent of the client (ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC).

6. Permits, safety regulations, laws

It is expressly agreed that deployed employees, in particular the driver, have all the necessary permits. The ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC reserves the right to carry out spot checks. Any alcohol and drug use is against the contract. If the alcohol or drug law is violated, ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC is entitled to deduct a contractual penalty in an unknown amount from the invoice. The transporter undertakes to use only the latest equipment and to maintain this regularly according to legal regulations. Furthermore, it is agreed that the truck drivers may only pause on secured parking lots or company premises. Compliance with national and international laws and regulations such as MiloG etc. is also the basis of the contract and part of the agreement.

7. Customer protection

Strict customer protection in favor of Access Logistic LLC and neutrality are agreed. For violations of client protection by the contractor, a damage-independent penalty of € 10.000,- per injury is agreed upon, which can be deducted from open freight invoices. Unauthorized contacting of the loading or unloading station also presents a violation of the customer protection. Contacting by the shipper or the unloading point is to be communicated to us immediately.

8. Place of jurisdiction

The place of fulfillment for all performances and payment is Kramsach. Place of jurisdiction is in any case the regional court of Innsbruck, regardless of the amount in dispute. Contract language is German. The Austrian, substantive and formal law is valid as agreed upon.

9. Payment

It is explicitly agreed upon, that the legal claim to the payment for the transportation requires forwarding all original documents. This is particularly relevant for CMR consignment notes, delivery notes, certificates of weight etc. The original documents have to be delivered to ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC within 30 days after the delivery date. In general, terms of payment for the contractor is after 60 days. Other agreements require a written consent by ACCESS LOGISTIC LLC management.

10. Truck drivers

It is to be explicitly agreed upon, that the active truck driver follows the legal breaks, national and international laws and regulations. The driver is responsible for the complete and correct registration of transport documentations. We require the driver to be able to communicate with the shipper and unloading staff in any country he operates in.