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Article 3 - ACCEPTABILITY OF GOODS FOR CARRIAGE

3.1. ... Cargo acceptable
3.1.1.
Carrier undertakes to transport, subject to the availability of suitable equipment and space, all Shipments, unless otherwise excluded by Carrier’s regulations and provided;
   
3.1.1.1.
The transportation, or the exportation or importation thereof is not prohibited by the laws or regulations of any country to be flown from, to or over;
   
3.1.1.2.
They are packed in a manner ready for Carriage as required by the issuing Carrier and any subsequent Carrier;
   
3.1.1.3.
They are accompanied by the requisite shipping documents;
   
3.1.1.4.
They are not likely to endanger aircraft or any other means of transportation, persons or property or cause annoyance to passengers.
   
3.1.2.
To the extent permitted by law Carrier reserves the right without assuming any liability to refuse Carriage of Cargo when circumstances so require.

3.2.  
Valuation limit to shipment
Carrier may refuse Carriage of Shipments having a declared value for Carriage in excess of the amount specified in Carrier’s regulations.

3.3.   Packing, marking and certification of Cargo
   
3.3.1.

Shipper is responsible for ensuring that the Cargo is packed in an appropriate way for Carriage so as to ensure that it can be carried safely with ordinary care in handling and so as not to injure or damage any persons, goods or property. Each package shall be legibly and durably marked so as to identify the Shipper and Consignee.
   
3.3.2.
The Shipper is responsible at all times for ensuring that the Cargo and/or goods are not tampered with before the said Shipment is handed over to the Carrier.
   
3.3.3.
Carrier reserves the right to refuse transportation of Cargo that is not suitably packed and/or marked.
   
3.3.4.
The Carrier may at its discretion request;
(a)
The Shipper to provide a certificate/s ensuring that the Shipment does not contain items which would endanger the aircraft, persons or property;
(b)
Any person who has had custody and control over the shipment after packing, to provide appropriate certification that such shipment has not been tampered with.
Provided however that no liability shall accrue to the carrier on account of its failure to obtain the above referred to certification.
   
3.4.   Special Cargo
Special Cargo, including but not limited to valuables, dangerous goods, explosives, weapons live animals, perishables, fragile goods, human remains, is acceptable only under the conditions set forth in Carrier’s regulations applicable to the Carriage of such Cargo.
     
3.5.  
Responsibility for non-observance of conditions relating to Cargo
Responsibility for non-observance of the conditions relating to the Carriage of Cargo rests upon the Shipper who shall indemnify Carrier for any loss, damage, delay, liability or penalties Carrier may incur because of Carriage of any such Cargo.
3.6.  
Right to inspection
Carrier reserves the right to examine the packaging and contents of all Shipments and to enquire into the correctness or sufficiency of information or documents tendered in respect of any Shipment but Carrier shall be under no obligation to do so and assumes no liability with regard to such inspection or inquiry.

3.7.  
Unit load devices
When Shipper undertakes to load a unit load device (ULD) he must comply with Carrier’s loading instructions and shall (together with the Consignee) be liable for and indemnify Carrier against all consequences of any non-compliance with such instructions.