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Chassis Confusion - Frequently Asked Questions
With all of the changes to steamship lines and chassis provision, there is understandably a lot of confusion. Many steamship lines no longer provide chassis to customers, and as a result, Jetco is supplying chassis from our fleet or pool. The cost of this service continues to increase, and we will be adjusting our chassis-usage fee to $20 per day effective January 1, 2012. This fee covers standard 20' and 40' chassis but does not cover specialty units such as tri-axel chassis.
NSCSA SS LINES will no longer provide chassis with their shipments, imports or exports.
To keep you up-to-date, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions:
1. In the Houston area, which steamship lines do not provide chassis?
• CSA
• UAL
• MAERSK=APM
• HORIZON
• SAF MARINE
• HAPAG LLOYD
• CMA-CGM
• NORDANA
• GALBORG
• US LINES(BECAME PART OF CMA-CGM)
• INTERMARINE
In most cases, you can expect a chassis charge for containers provided by these steamship lines.
2. Is there any free time included for the chassis?
No. Chassis charges apply from the day we out-gate the container until the day we return it. This includes weekends and holidays.
3. Do Jetco quotes include the chassis fee?
No, unless clearly stated to the contrary. We cannot include the chassis cost in our rate because we do not know how long you will have the chassis before returning the unit. The chassis cost is based on the number of days that you have the unit under your control.
4. Where can I find Jetco's terms and conditions relating to chassis charges,
cargo liability, free time and other important items?
Jetco's terms and conditions can be found on our quotes and delivery tickets.
We are happy to meet with you to help navigate these changes, as well as to help you proactively keep chassis cost as low as reasonably possible. Want to chat? Call or email Brian to discuss any of these items in further detail at 713.676.1111 ext. 314 or brian@jetcodelivery.com.