Bangladesh Award23-020B

IFB# 23-020B Bangladesh Award

September 20, 2024

AWARD NOTICE 

Lutheran World Relief Freight IFB23-020B for Soybeans in Bulk to Bangladesh.   

On behalf Lutheran World Relief (LWR) , Charterer, BKA Logistics is pleased to announce the following freight award:

Charter Party Date September 20, 2024.

Owners: MUR Shipping B.V., Gold and Diamond Park, Jebel Ali, UAE

Vessel Name: M/V AFRICAN ISABELLE – IMO # 9919553

Geared Bulk Carrier; Panama Flag; Built 2022 ; Class NK 

Cargo:  20,000 MT Yellow Soybeans, in bulk, for Lutheran World Relief (LWR).

In addition, the vessel will be carrying, under a separate charter party, 24,000 MT bulk Yellow Soybeans for ACDI/VOCA. Full or Part Cargo at Owner’s option as per Freight IFB Terms of 44,000 Metric Tons Bulk Yellow Soybeans. 

Laydays: November 5-15, 2024.

Load Port:  One safe berth, One safe USNORPAC port. Intention (W-VANC-UGC) to be reconfirmed at time of receiving the 14 days Pre-advice Notice of vessel ETA Load port.

Loading Terms:  As per Freight IFB at 10,000 MT WWDSSHEX EIU.

Discharge Port: Two safe anchorages, Chattogram (formerly Chittagong), Bangladesh. 

Discharging Terms: Cargo to be discharged free of risk and expense to the vessel (Free Out discharge) at the average rate of 3,000 MT of 2204.6 lbs. for bulk carriers per weather working days of 24 consecutive hours, Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays excepted,       even if used (WWDFSHEX EIU), on the basis of the Bill of Lading quantity. Details per Freight IFB.

Freight Rate: Basis total cargo of 44,000 Metric Tons the Ocean Freight Rate is:

USD 66.26 PMT basis loading one safe berth, one safe port USNORPAC (intention 

W-VANC-UGC) to two safe anchorages, Chattogram (formerly Chittagong), Bangladesh.  

Demurrage/Despatch: At load port and at Chattogram USD 21,000.00 per day or prorata / Despatch USD 10,500.00 per day or prorate.

Otherwise as per terms and conditions of Lutheran World Relief Freight Tender 

IFB# 23-020B dated September 9, 2024, and Lutheran World Relief Charter Party Proforma.

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IFB# 23-020B Bangladesh Tender

September 10, 2024

Freight Tender: Lutheran World Relief / Bulk Soybeans to Bangladesh. IFB No.: 23-020B

Date: September 9, 2024

BKA Logistics LLC, for and on behalf of Lutheran World Relief (hereafter LWR), requests firm offers of U.S. and non-U.S. flag vessels for the carriage of Soybeans in bulk, under the Food for Progress program on the following basis:

BKA Ref: F24-0065 IFB No.: 23-020B

Sales Order No.: 50000946362 Commodity Solicitation No.: 2000010336 Freight Solicitation No.: 2000010337 Agreement No.: FCC-367-2023/001-00

Freight offers are due no later than 1000 hours CDT (1100 hours EDT) September 18, 2024. Freight offers are to remain valid until 1700 hours EDT September 20, 2024.

Only firm offers that are responsive to the terms of this IFB will be considered and no negotiations will be permitted.

Submission of freight offers:

All carriers are required to submit offers electronically, by the due date and time, for the cargoes advertised by this IFB via the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system for the Invitation number(s) referenced above. All offers are subject to all requirements of WBSCM and of the afore- mentioned Invitation(s), including the deadline(s) for submission of bids therein.

The Web Based Supply Chain Management system can be accessed through the following website: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=wbscm

Carriers must be assigned a USDA E authentication Logon ID and password to access the WBSCM system. Contact the WBSCM help desk for information regarding Logon IDs, passwords, and WBSCM system questions or concerns:

Telephone: (877) 927-2648; e-mail: wbscm.servicedesk@caci.com

All proposals will be evaluated on the rates submitted in WBSCM. Free form remarks are not evaluated and are for informational purposes only and to cover optional ports, optional discharge rates, etc.

For evaluation, Offerors to enter Ocean Transportation charges basis Free Out, at two

(2) safe anchorages, Chattogram (formerly Chittagong), Bangladesh.

Freight payment: Freight payment shall be processed through the WBSCM system and paid by USDA. Instructions for the freight payment procedures through WBSCM are available from:

BKA Logistics LLC – Email: mark.millard@bkalogistics.net or rsingh@bkalogistics.net

1. Cargo: 20,000 MT of bulk Soybeans

Offerors are encouraged to offer the Lutheran World Relief cargo in combination with ACDI/VOCA cargo of 24,000 MT bulk Soybeans to Bangladesh issued under a separate freight IFBs. The two soybean cargoes of LWR and ACDI/ VOCA can be commingled,

provided they are of the same grade and quality, loaded by the same supplier, at the same load terminal under the same purchase order.

Offerors should consider offering vessels to carry a range of tonnages in event that quantity purchased is more or less than the quantity stated.

Contracted quantities will be on min/max basis.

Further, Offerors are encouraged to offer Lutheran World Relief cargo in combination with other USDA FAS and/or USAID Title II cargoes within the same laydays that may be in the market under separate IFBs. But same completion cargoes must be duly separated as stated below.

If vessel is fixed basis Part Cargo - Any additional completion cargo(es) must be duly separated, must be compatible and non-injurious to LWR’s cargo, and must be detailed in offer or approved by LWR/USDA if contracted after fixture of LWR cargo. Vessel’s itinerary and geographic proximity of completion cargo(es) will be taken into consideration by LWR/USDA in approval of such part cargo(es) in order not to unduly impede delivery of LWR’s cargo to discharge port(s).

Other than the ACDI/VOCA cargo, any such completion cargoes, even if same grade and quality of LWR cargo must be duly separated by owner, at owner’s risk time and expense. Separation to be by vessel’s natural segregation or otherwise by Kobe-type separation. Separation, if any, shall be at owner’s time, risk and expense. If Kobe separation used, Owner must construct the separation so that fumigation of the cargo is effective and the separation/ stowage must be approved by the National Cargo Bureau (NCB), all at Owner’s time, risk and expense.

Lutheran World Relief cargo to be the first port of discharge after vessel completes loading and sails form the U.S. load port(s).

1. Laydays: November 5-15, 2024. Offers submitted under this invitation are required to have a cancelling date no later than the last date of the laydays as stated above. Vessels which are offered with a cancelling date beyond the laydays specified above will not be considered.

1. Vessel Load Preadvice Notice: Owners to provide Fourteen (14) day preadvice of vessel readiness to load. Preadvice notice must be received at the office of BKA Logistics LLC. Prior to 1100 hours Washington DC time on regular business day to be considered received on that day. If preadvice is received later than 1100 hours Washington DC time on regular business day or on weekends / holidays then preadvice notice will be considered received on the next business day. In addition to sending preadvice notice to BKA, as above, owner must also provide copy of their preadvice notice to USDA / KCCO Bulk Commodities Division, Email: carol.buchanan@usda.gov and justin.martinek@USDA.gov

1. Load Port(s): 1 to 2 safe berths each 1 to 2 safe port(s) any U.S. range. Mississippi River, including but not north of Port Allen to be considered as one port; Columbia River District including Portland to be considered as one port; San Francisco Bay area including Sacramento and Stockton to be considered as one port. For offers basis U.S. Great Lakes utilizing feeder vessels, offer to include name and details of feeder vessels.

1. Discharge port: Two (2) safe anchorages, Chattogram (formerly Chittagong), Bangladesh.

Vessel to be discharged directly to Buyer's vessel(s) at anchorage: Owners are responsible for vessel arriving at the discharge port anchorage within the allowable draft and otherwise in compliance with port restrictions and to provide necessary vessel cranes and working grabs to effect vessel-to-vessel transfer. Vessels arriving over 10.5 m draft must proceed to outer anchorage Kutubdia. Once 10.5 m draft is reached, vessel may be shifted to inner anchorage and the balance discharge is completed. In the event vessel arrives with less than 10.5 m draft, vessel may be able to proceed direct to the inner anchorage and discharge basis one to two inner anchorage points.

Receivers to provide fendering/bumpers or other equipment for safe vessel-to-vessel discharge at anchorage and to be responsible for bobcat or other equipment as per local norms for use in vessel holds needed to complete full cargo discharge.

Buyer / Buyer’s nominated agent is responsible for stevedores to provide as per local norms for discharge. Buyer/Receiver-supplied discharge equipment, such as bobcats or unloaders, placed aboard the vessel, must be suitable for grain discharge as per local norms. Any contamination to the cargo or vessel/vessel deck caused by Buyer/Receiver- supplied discharge equipment shall be at Buyer's account. Buyer/Receiver-supplied discharge equipment shall be at Buyer's account.

Time used for initial, first shifting into inner anchorage from outer anchorage shall not count as laytime, with shifting expenses for owner’s account. All other shifting at anchorage for Buyer’s account and to count as laytime.

In case vessel directly proceeds to inner anchorage by skipping outer anchorage (Kutubdia), one shifting between inner anchorages (if any) shall not count as laytime, with expenses for owner’s account.

The Owner is responsible to provide accommodations for the following personnel, all of whom to be hired and paid by the buyer/receiver: One representative from the receiver, One stevedore supervisor, Two foremen and Two receiver's surveyors. Owners also to supply water for these persons and for shore personnel on board during discharge operations. The personnel aboard the vessel are to fully comply with the Master’s instructions and directions. All shore personnel will arrange their own food and meals with the stevedores.

1. Load terms: Cargo to be loaded according to berth terms with customary despatch at the average rate as provided below based on vessels contracted quantity. The rates are basis tons of 2204.6 pounds per weather working day of 24 consecutive hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, even if used (WWDSSHEXEIU). Any Stowing and/or trimming to be for Owner’s account.

Bulk carriers:

Vessel contracted Quantity                            Loading guarantee

0 – 9,999.99 MT                                              4,000 MT per day

10,000.00 – 19,999.99 MT                              5,000 MT per day

20,000.00 – 29,999.99 MT                              6,000 MT per day

30,000.00 – 39,999.99 MT                              7,500 MT per day

40,000.00 – 49,999.99 MT                             10,000 MT per day

50,000.00 MT and above                                12,000 MT per day

Tween-deckers: the load guarantee shall be 3,000 MT per day. No load guarantee for Lash / Seabee barges.

Prior to tendering the Notice of Readiness the vessel must pass USDA FGIS stowage examination inspection and NCB Load Readiness inspection. Charterer requires and owner to provide the original USDA FGIS Vessel Stowage Examination certificate and NCB load readiness certificate and not worksheets.

NB: Charterer/Receiver may require a Preshipment Inspection (PSI) or a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC). Said PSI or PVoC shall be arranged and paid for by Charterer/ Receiver, Owner to permit the Preshipment inspector to board and inspect vessel holds and witness the loading.

Further Charterer/Receiver may require samples of beans to be drawn as loaded on to the vessel. Said sampling shall be done, arranged and paid for by Charterer/ receiver. Owner to permit Charterer/Receiver Sampling inspector to board the vessel and take the said samples from the vessel’s holds.

The bulk cargo shall not be loaded into deeptanks, bunker and bridge spaces, wing spaces or ends of tweendecks or other intervening spaces where cargo cannot bleed into centerholds where cargo is directly accessible to grab discharge. Any time used for discharge of the cargo from such places shall not count as laytime or time on demurrage.

1. Discharging terms: Cargo to be discharged free of risk and expense to the vessel (Free Out discharge) at the average rate of 3,000 MT of 2204.6 lbs. for bulk carriers and 1000 MT of 2204.6 lbs. for Tween/Multi decker per weather working days of 24 consecutive hours, Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays excepted, even if used (WWDFSHEX EIU), on the basis of the Bill of Lading quantity. Time from 1700 hours local time Thursday (or on a day preceding a holiday) through 0800 hours local time Sunday (or day after holiday) shall not count against laytime, even if used.

Notice of Readiness (NOR) at discharge port to be delivered at the office of Receivers or Receiver’s agent within the period of 0900 hours and 1700 hours (local time), Sunday through Thursday (except Fridays, Saturdays and Holidays), whether vessel has been customs cleared or not (WCCON), whether vessel has been granted Free Pratique or not (WIFPON), whether vessel in is port or not (WIPON), whether vessel is in berth or not (WIBON). Laytime to commence at 0800 hours local time on the next working day after NOR has been tendered, WCCON, WIFPON, WIPON, WIBON. At vessel’s option, NOR may be tendered in writing by cable, telex, facsimile or email.

Furthermore, at the vessel’s option, NOR may be tendered if Iiithe vessel is at anchorage waiting for berth. Waiting time (inside or outside commercial port limits) for anchorage or berth will count as laytime.

1. Laytime is non-reversible.

1. Stevedores: At load port owner to appoint and pay for stevedores. At discharge port charterer /receivers to appoint and pay for stevedores.

1. Vessel Agents: At load port owner to appoint and pay for vessel’s agent. Charterer/receiver shall nominate the vessel’s agent at the discharge ports, whom owner will appoint and pay, which is not to exceed usual and customary levels.

Receivers intend to appoint (subject to reconfirmation) the following agent at discharge port:

Safe & Sound Shipping Agencies

Tower 71 (21st Floor), 71 Agrabad C/A, Chittagong -4100, Bangladesh Phone: +880(02) 333319326, +880(02) 333319327

FAX: +880(02) 333318198, +880(02) 333320264

Mobile: +8801619319664

Email: islam@safeandsoundbd.net

Email: ops@safeandsoundbd.net ; islam@safeandsoundbd.netWeb site: www.totalgroupbd.net

1. Bills of Ladings: The ocean carrier shall release a set of clean on board ocean Bills of Lading, marked “Freight Payable as per Governing Charter Party” to Charterer's freight forwarder promptly upon completion of loading of each commodity supplier's cargo. Multiple Bills of Lading (splits) may be required. Said Bills of Lading to be sent by courier to Charterer’s freight forwarder at owner’s expense.

Upon Vessel's arrival at discharge port(s) delivery will be allowed by the Owner's local Agent against Charterer's or Charterer’s nominated Receivers’ letter(s) of indemnity in lieu of the original Bill of Lading, if same is not received in time.

1. Demurrage / Despatch are applicable at load and discharge ports. Owners are to specify their demurrage/despatch rates in their offer, despatch rates must be one-half of demurrage rates as quoted.

Detention charges if claimed:

In the event of any occurrence, happening or circumstances giving rise to a claim by Owners for detention or deviation, the charter’s daily load port demurrage rate pro rata shall apply to calculate same and shall serve as the only recoverable charges or damages relating to same. In return for such payment, Owners agree to release, acquit, and hold harmless Charterers from any and all claims, losses, and damages of whatsoever kind, whether physical or economic, in contract or tort, at law or in equity, suffered as a result of such occurrence, happening or circumstances.

1. Load Port Laytime: At load port (s) Laytime accounts are to be settled directly between owners and commodity supplier(s). Laytime calculation, overtime and trimming to be in accordance with addendum no 1 of the North American Export Grain Association’s FOB Contract No 2 (revised as of May 1, 2000) clause nos. 1-10 inclusive (hereinafter referred to as NAEGA) regardless of vessel type. Further, the following modifications to NAEGA will apply anywhere the word “buyer” appears, the words “vessel owner” is to be substituted. Under no circumstance shall charterers or USDA/CCC be responsible for resolving disputes involving the calculations of laytime or the payment of demurrage or despatch between the vessel owner and commodity supplier. Any/all disputes between vessel owner and supplier arising out of the contract relating to the settlement of laytime issues shall be arbitrated in New York in accordance with the Int’l Arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association.

1. Laytime Calculations and Settlement of Demurrage/Despatch at discharge port. Demurrage/despatch rates are determined per the relevant Charter Party. Laytime calculations and settlement of demurrage and despatch will be directly between Receivers, Agrocorp International Pte, Ltd. Singapore and Vessel Owner. Neither Charterers (Lutheran World Relief) nor USDA will be responsible for settling matters of laytime calculation or settlement of demurrage/despatch. Any disputes in settlement of laytime issues between Receiver and Vessel Owner, to be arbitrated in the State of New York under Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. Any additional laytime terms shall be asper the governing Charter Party.

Any demurrage incurred at the discharge port is for the Buyer’s/Receiver’s account at the rate stipulated in the Charter Party. Despatch is payable by vessel Owner to the Buyer/Receiver at one half of the demurrage rate, as per the governing Charter Party.

1. Vessel type restrictions: On US Flag, Single Deck Bulk Carriers including ITB/ATB tug/barges, Tween/Multi deckers will be considered. Tow tug/barges and Tankers are prohibited. On non-US Flag, only Single Deck Bulk Carriers will be considered.

Non-US flag vessels must not be older than 15 years and must be classed highest in Lloyd’s register or its equivalent, using the date of original construction and not rebuilt date. For U.S. flag vessels, there are no age restrictions. The Vessel(s) shall be suitable for the transport of the Purchased Commodities and for discharge at Chittogram (formerly Chittagong), Bangladesh.

1. Extra Insurance: Any extra insurance on account of vessel’s age, flag, ownership, type, configuration or classification will be for vessel Owner’s account, but not exceeding New York market rates for U.S. flag vessels and not exceeding London Market rates for Non-US flag vessels, at time of application. The Charterer/Receiver to produce quotes and vouchers to evidence that such overage penalty has been incurred. For US Flag vessels over 15 years of age and ATB’s/ITB’s, Owners are required to provide an additional certificate from NCB certifying that vessel’s hatch covers and any other openings leading to cargo compartments have been sealed to prevent any outside water from entering the cargo spaces. Cost of sealing and special survey are for account of Owner and in no way diminishes Owners’ liability and responsibilities toward the cargo.

Special note: On U.S. Flag, should the fixed vessel be enrolled in an insurance program that negates the overage premium requirement, Vessel Owner to provide, at time of the offer, such information and certifications for verification to negate an extra insurance premiums.

1. Vessel gear requirements: Cargo will be discharged by ship’s cranes and grabs. Vessels must be equipped with own cranes capable of 30 ton capacity and capable of handling grabs and have sufficient size and quantity of grabs on board to maintain the guaranteed discharge rate. Number of grabs and size to be detailed in remarks section of offers. Vessel gear, including grabs, shall be in good working order at all times capable of maintaining the guaranteed average discharge rate as specified elsewhere herein,and must meet all requirements and regulations of the applicable port authorities.

U.S. Flag gearless vessels will be considered provided owner provides appropriate gear to discharge the cargo at the Charter Party agreed discharge rate. Pneumatic discharge is not permitted.

The said gear provided by owner must meet all requirements of the Receivers and the discharge port authorities.

Any time lost as a result of breakdown of Owner provided gear and or discharge equipment to be excluded from laytime used.

1. Hatches: Opening and closing of hatches at loading ports port shall be performed by the vessel's crew at the Owners' expense. All opening and closing of hatches at discharge anchorages shall be performed by the vessel's crew at the Owners' expense and time shall not count as laytime. If vessel is not equipped with hydraulic or mechanical hatch covers, owners are to provide rain tents for all hatches.

1. Dues and Taxes: At the Load Port -Any dues and/or taxes on cargo and/or freight to be for Charterers' account, and any dues and/or taxes on vessel (including normal port dues and services and facilities charges) to be for Owners' account.

At the discharge port - Any dues and/or taxes on cargo to be for Charterers' account, and any port dues, fees and/or taxes on vessel (including normal port dues and services and facilities charges) to be for Owners' account.

1. Fumigation: Vessel will be fumigated with an Aluminum Phosphide preparation in-transit, in accordance with USDA/FGIS Handbook revised July 10, 2020 and any subsequent revisions to said handbook. At final loading port, commodity supplier will arrange and pay for in-transit fumigation performed by a certified applicator. Fumigation will be witnessed by FGIS, USDA, and the Aluminum Phosphide preparation must be contained in packaging as described in the fumigation handbook. Dust retainers must be used. For tweendeckers and bulk carriers (including push-mode ITB), the recirculation method of fumigation will be used.

Tween-deck/multi-deck vessels are acceptable only when a certified applicator states that the vessel has been inspected and found to be suitable for in-transit fumigation. Notice to the Trade “Bulk/Breakbulk Vessel Fumigation with Phosphine-Revised”, dated February 1, 2024, is fully incorporated herein, which includes Fumigation Protocols for Bulk Cargo.

The removal and disposal of fumigant sleeves, pipes, dust retainers or other fumigation materials used for intransit fumigation shall be for Buyer’s/Receiver’s time, risk, and expense and time used to count as laytime.

At the discharge port and upon inspection by government inspectors, if cargo and/or vessel is found to be infested and provided clean bill(s) of lading were issued, said fumigation costs are for owner's (vessel's) risk and expense and the time used shall not count as laytime or time on demurrage.

1. Vessel Substitution: Offers of only named vessels will be considered. No vessel substitution is permitted without Lutheran World Relief /USDA approval.

1. ISM/ISPS: Owner warrants, represents and undertakes that the Vessel complies fully with all the requirements of the International Safety Management (ISM) code and the International Code for the Security of Ships and of port facilities and the relevant amendments to Chapter XI of Solas and all amendments from time to time in force (ISPS Code) and where the Load Port or Discharge Port is within the USA and US territories or waters, with the US Maritime Transportation Security Act 2002 (MTSA). Upon request, Owner shall, inter alia, provide the relevant International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC).

Notwithstanding any prior acceptance of the Vessels by Charterer, if at any time prior to or during the vessels stay at the Discharge Port the vessel is found not to be compliant with the ISPS Code or the MTSA or ceases to be so, Charterer/ Receiver shall have the right not to berth such nominated vessel and any and all damages/costs/expenses including, but not limited to, demurrage, carrying charges, levies or taxes shall be for the account of the Owner. Owner shall, accordingly, be obliged to substitute such nominated vessel with a vessel complying with the requirements of the ISPS Code or the MTSA.

Charterer/ Receiver hereby warrants that, inter alia, Discharge Port / facility is fully ISPS Code and MTSA compliant having a port Facility Security Plan (PFSC). Upon request, Charterer/ Receiver to provide written proof thereof prior to discharge. Any and all damages/costs/expenses incurred by the Vessel including, but not limited to, demurrage, damages for detention or otherwise, along with any additional charge, fee or duty levied on the Vessel at the Discharge Port resulting directly from the failure of the discharging port/terminal/installation to comply with the ISPS code or the MTSA will be for the Receiver’s account.

1. Section 408 of the U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998, Public Law 105-383 (46 USC, Paragraph 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/owners 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 IFB is government impelled (preference) cargo, offeror must warrant that vessel(s) and operator/owner are not disqualified to carry such cargo(es).

1. Provisions for U.S. Flag vessels:
   1. Approved U.S. flag rates will be reduced to a level no higher than the Maritime Administrations fair and reasonable rate in the event that approved vessel is substituted by a lower cost vessel to the U.S. government (including tug and/or barge).
   2. For U.S. flag vessels loading less than a full cargo, the less than full cargo rate will be subject to a reduction to meet any revised Maritime Administration freight rate guideline due to vessel loading other additional cargo.
2. U.S. Flag offers will not be considered if the vessel operator has not provided the Maritime Administration with the vessel costs prior to submission of the offer.
3. U.S. Flag vessels which require approval from the Maritime Administration to participate in preference cargoes because of Operating Differential Subsidy (ODS), contractual constraints or because of reflagging/foreign construction issues must obtain such MARAD approval prior to submission of bids.
4. One-way rates must be quoted in addition to round trip rates for non-liner U.S. Flag vessels whose date of original construction exceeds fifteen years from date of fixture.

1. U.S. flag offers will not be considered if the vessel operator has not provided the Maritime Administration with the vessels costs prior to submission of offer.

One-way rates must be quoted in addition to round trip rates for U.S. flag non-liner vessels whose date of original construction exceeds 15 years from date of fixture.

1. Offered Vessel Information; Offerors are required to provide the following information: Vessel name / type / flag / year built / class / LOA / beam / DWT / draft / gear (if any) / ETA at load and discharge ports /full style of owners. Vessels must be in class at time of the offer and during the voyage.
2. Freight Rates: Freight rates are to be quoted in U.S. Dollars per metric ton basis one loading berth, one loading port to two safe anchorages, one discharging port, plus additional freight (if any) per metric ton on entire cargo for each additional load berth, load port if used.

All proposals will be evaluated on the rates submitted in WBSCM. Free form remarks are not evaluated and are for informational purposes only and to cover optional ports, optional discharge rates, etc.

For evaluation offerors to enter Ocean Transport charges basis Free Out two (2) safe anchorages, one safe port Chattogram (formerly Chittagong), Bangladesh.

1. Transshipment: Transshipment is not permitted

1. COVID 19: In the event authorities do not permit the vessel to enter the port, and/or grant Free Pratique, because of port quarantine procedures related to COVID-19 restrictions and thus causing the vessel to be detained from entering the port and discharging the cargo, such time lost shall be entirely for Vessel Owner’s account and time.

Any delays or quarantine time due to determination of COVID -19 infection by any ship personnel, and/or due to contamination of the vessel, the time to remedy and disinfection of same, including vacating/re-berthing costs and shifting time, if the vessel was already at/in berth/port, shall be entirely for vessel owner’s account and time.

Any delays or quarantine time due to determination of COVID-19 infection by any receiver’s personnel, receiver’s contractor and/or due to contamination of the discharging and/or storage facilities at port of discharge, the time to remedy and disinfection of same, including vacating/reberthing costs and shifting time, if the vessel was already at/in berth/port, shall be entirely for buyer’s/receiver’s account and time.

1. Right to accept/reject Offer: Lutheran World Relief reserves the right to accept or reject all offers.

1. Commission: 1.67 percent on gross freight, deadfreight and demurrage is payable to BKA Logistics LLC.

1. Charter Party: Otherwise subject to terms and conditions of Lutheran World Relief Charter Party Proforma.

1. Offer Due/Valid: Offers to be submitted electronically through the WBSCM no later than 1000 hours CDT USA on September 18, 2024. Only offers which are responsive to this IFB will be considered and no negotiation is permitted. Only firm offers will be considered. Offers are to remain valid until 1700 hours EDT September 20, 2024. Fixtures resulting from this tender are subject to approval by Lutheran World Relief and USDA.

For further information regarding this specific tender contact:

BKA Logistics LLC, 1629 K Street NW, suite 500, Washington DC 20006. Phone: 202-331-7395

Email: mark.millard@bkalogistics.net / Email: rsingh@bkalogistics.net. END.