Philippines Award02-061

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082A Philippines 416(b) 02-061

Award

> USDA APPROVED - Booking Note Date Sept 6, 2002
> Carrier: American President Lines Ltd. 1200 G Street NW Suite 800,
> Washington DC 20005
> Type: US Flag Container Liner Service - Priority One.
> Vessel Name:
> MV President Truman - Voy 153 - Sailing San Pedro Nov 12
> MV President Jackson - Voy 149 - Sailing San Pedro Nov 19
> MV President Kennedy - Voy 151 - Sailing San Pedro Nov 26
> MV President Adam - Voy 149 - Sailing San Pedro Dec 3.
> MV President Polk - Voy. 151 - Sailing San Pedro Dec 6.
> 
> Service : Cargo to be loaded in containers from the below load port of Jacinto
> By carrier. Containers will be transported to San Pedro by carrier and loaded on board at San Pedro for ocean transport to Kaoshiung and then shipped via Feeder vessel to Manila .
> Feeder Vessel :
> Tug: Michael O> '> Leary, US Flag Tug 2250 HP , 8 Knots 
> with Barge 281, US Flag Container Barge. 
> 
> Cargo:
> A. REF: 02GOP2083-02, 3,610 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
> LOAD PORT: JACI
> DISPORT: Manila
> AVAILABILITY: 10.25.02
> 
> 
> A. REF: 02GOP2083-03, 3,610 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
> LOAD PORT: JACI
> DISPORT: Manila
> AVAILABILITY: 11.10.02
> 
> A. REF: 02GOP2083-04, 5,000 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
> LOAD PORT: JACI
> DISPORT: Manila
> AVAILABILITY: 10.25.02
> 
> E. REF: 02GOP2083-05, 3,000 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
> LOAD PORT: JACI
> DISPORT: Manila
> AVAILABILITY: 11.10.02
> 
> F. REF: 02GOP2083-06, 540 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
> LOAD PORT: JACI
> DISPORT: Manila
> AVAILABILITY: 11.10.02
> 
> G. REF: 02GOP2083-07, 780 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
> LOAD PORT: JACI
> DISPORT: Manila
> AVAILABILITY: 11.10.02
> 
> 
> Freight Rate: US$ 134.89 per GMT 
> Terms: Full Berth Terms, all inclusive, no demurrage/ no despatch /no detention.
> At discharge port containers to be unstuffed by receivers.
> Commission: 2/3rd of 2.5% to Panalpina Inc. and 1/3rd of 2.5% to Shipping & Finance LLC .
> Otherwise as per Freight tender.
> Please kindly send us the carrier booking numbers for our records.> 
> Best regards,
> Ravi Singh

Tender

Freight Tender issued by Panalpina for The Philippines
Tender No. Inv 082A _ Government of Philippines _ Sec 416(b)
Freight Offers are due at 11.00 AM Washington DC time on September 4, 2002.
1. Tender No. 02-GOP-416(b)-061
2. Date: August 29, 2002
3. Shipper: Embassy of The Philippines, Washington DC
4. Issued by Panalpina, Inc., Project Division (hereafter Panalpina)
5. Cargo description: 22,050 Net MT of Bagged rice in 50 kg net bags

A.REF: 02GOP2083-01, 5,510 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS 
LOAD PORT: RLC
DISPORT: Manila
AVAILABILITY:NET 10.06.02, NLT 10.20.02

B.REF: 02GOP2083-02, 3,610 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
LOAD PORT: JACI
DISPORT: Manila
AVAILABILITY:10.25.02

C.REF: 02GOP2083-03, 3,610 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
LOAD PORT: JACI
DISPORT: Manila
AVAILABILITY:11.10.02

D.REF: 02GOP2083-04, 5,000 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
LOAD PORT: JACI
DISPORT: Manila
AVAILABILITY:10.25.02

E.REF: 02GOP2083-05, 3,000 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
LOAD PORT: JACI
DISPORT: Manila
AVAILABILITY: 11.10.02

F.REF:02GOP2083-06, 540 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
LOAD PORT: JACI
DISPORT: Manila
AVAILABILITY:11.10.02

G.REF:02GOP2083-07, 780 NMT, MR IN 50 KG BAGS
LOAD PORT: JACI
DISPORT: Manila
AVAILABILITY:11.10.02

6. Cargo weights as above
7. Load and discharge ports as above
8. Cargo availability as above.
9. Terms: Full Liner terms all inclusive at load port(s) and at discharge port(s). 
No Demurrage, No Despatch, No Detention at load and or discharge port(s).
10. Shipper will impose a loading delay assessment (LDA) of $ 1.00 per M/T reduction 
in freight rate per day or pro-rata. The LDA will be assessed for each day or pro-rata, 
beyond the contracted load date, plus a seven (7) day grace period, that the vessel fails 
to present, and to be accepted, at the first (or sole) load port to load the cargo under 
this freight tender. LDA, if any, will be deducted from the freight payment. 
11. Other details/information required:
a. Govt of Philippine proforma booking note (available from Panalpina)
b. If cargo is containerized, the following special note applies:
NOTE: If cargoes are containerized each container used is to be inspected by FGIS and 
has to be certified by FGIS as being (1) in wind-tight and water-tight condition for the 
intended voyage and possible long term open storage at discharge port (2) not more than 
10 years old (3) not being a "salvage container" from previous owners/having been 
mustered out from regular service.
c. Vessel's itinerary and current position
d. Full particulars on vessel owners including company name, officers, address, 
telephone and fax numbers and bank references
e. ETA load port, estimated transit time from load port to discharge port
f. Owner's load berth at load port
e. Type/mode of service

12. Carriers are fully and solely responsible for any penalty assessed against the 
cargo by U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation due in whole or 
in part to carrier's delay in verifying the final load count and providing said count to 
Panalpina, Inc. 

13. Evaluations and contract award: Offers which do not comply with the mandatory requirements 
of the tender, including but not limited to the minimums and maximums specified above, will not 
be considered. Offers must include full particulars demonstrating the willingness and ability to 
meet these requirements. Govt. of Philippines/USDA reserves the right to award without discussions. 
Award(s) will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory requirements of this tender.

14. Contract and payment terms: Philippine Booking Note for Sec 416(b) Bagged cargo . 
Freight shall be 100 percent payable by USDA/CCC on vessel's arrival at first or sole discharge port. 

15. Possible consolidations: owners should consider other Title II - Food for Progress _
Section 416(b) cargoes destined for nearby ports which are/may be currently advertised by other 
voluntary agencies/USDA. Consolidations will be considered provided that the load discharge port 
rotations and delivery times fit the needs of the Govt. of The Philippines and USDA.

16. Section 408 of the U.S Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998, Public Law 105-383 
(46 U.S.C. Section 2302 (e), establishes, effective January 1, 1999, with respect to non-U.S. 
flag vessels and operators/ owners, that substandard vessels and vessels operated by operators 
of substandard vessels are prohibited from the carriage of government impelled (preference) 
cargo(es) for up to one year after such substandard determination has been published electronically. 
As the cargo advertised in this tender may be preference cargo, offerors must warrant that vessel(s) 
and owner/operators are not disqualified to carry such cargo(es).

17. Owners guarantee that this vessel, if required, complies fully with the International 
Safety Management (ISM) Code and is in possession of a valid Document of Compliance and Safety 
Management Certificate and will remain so for the entirely of her employment under this C/P. 
Owners are to provide charterers with satisfactory evidence of compliance if required to do so 
and to remain fully responsible for any and all consequences resulting directly or indirectly 
from any matters arising in connection with this vessel and the ISM Code.

18. Vessel owners must comply with supplier's load and capacity capabilities. If the vessel 
fails to comply with supplier's load capabilities, any costs incurred by the vendor/USDA 
including but not limited to liquidated damages, storage, will be for the vessel's account. 
If containers /railcars /trucks will be placed at the supplier's plant, carrier must ensure that 
containers/railcars/trucks are placed at the plant by the commencement of the supplier's shipping 
period and supply containers/railcars/trucks on a continuous basis until the supplier's fulfills 
his contract quantity. Owners are responsible to offer only for vendors who match owners' capabilities. 
Owners are encouraged to refer to KC-362 for the list of plant locations and capabilities. If 
supplier fails to provide commodity for loading at the specified rate (or beyond allowable freetime) 
demurrage, if any, will be for the account of suppliers.

19. Vessel Loading Observation (VLO) is for carrier's account per notice to the trade issued 
by USDA/KCCO on March 18, 1998. VLO will be altered to reflect the USDA/KCCO/Commodity Office 
notice to the trade of May 5, 2000 "Change in VLO requirements and procedures" is hereby incorporated. 
A copy of the notice can be obtained from the following FTP site: 
ftp://fsa.usda.gov/public/export/eod68txt. A copy of the VLOP Certificate must be submitted as part 
of the freight payment package.

20. Offers from NVOCC's will not be considered.

21. If cargo and/or vessel is found to be infested at discharge port and provided clean bills of 
lading were issued, fumigation to be at owners' time, risk and expense.

22. Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to Panalpina. If offered through a broker, 
2/3 of 2.5% to Panalpina and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners' broker.

23. Offers must be submitted in writing to Panalpina, Inc., 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 
Suite 520, Washington DC 20036-4101 or faxed to (202) 659-2830. All offers will be read in public.

24. Offer received after 1100 hours local Washington, DC time on Tuesday, September 04, 2002 
will not be considered.
For further information call Panalpina (202) 659-2825. END




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Ravi R. Singh
Vice President, Panalpina Inc. Project Division
1100 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 520, Washington DC 20036 USA
Tel: 202 659 2825/ FAX 202 659 2830
email: ravi.singh@pawas.panmail.com
This electronic message contains information from Panalpina Inc., and is confidential or priveleged. The information is only for the use of the person(s) named above.
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