MOU - Postex
MOU - Postex
1. The PostEx consignment Note: The PostEx consignment Note is Non-Negotiable, and the shipper acknowledges that
it has been prepared by the shipper or by PostEx on behalf of the shipper. The shipper warrants that it is the owner of
the goods transported hereunder, or it is the authorized agent of the owner of the goods and that it hereby accepts
PostEx terms & conditions for itself and as agent for and on behalf of any other person having any interest in the
shipment.
2. Shipper’s Obligations and Acknowledgments: The shipper warrants that each article in the shipment is properly
described on the PostEx Consignment Note and that shipment details are complete and accurate. PostEx has not
declared the shipment unacceptable for transportation, and the shipment is properly marked and addressed, and
packed to ensure safe transportation with ordinary care in handling.
3. Right of Inspection of shipment: PostEx has the right, but not the obligation, to inspect any shipment, including,
without limitation, opening the shipment. the shipper agrees that PostEx may open and inspect a shipment for any
reason.
4. Lien of Goods of shipment: PostEx shall have a lien on any goods shipped for all freight charges Octroi, duties,
advances, or any other charges arising from the transportation hereunder for may refuse to surrender possession of the
goods until such charges are paid.
5. Limitation of Liability: The liability of PostEx for any loss or damage to the shipment (which terms shall include all
documents or parcels consigned to PostEx under the PostEx Consignment Note) is limited to the lessor of;
a. Rs.100/- (rupees One hundred only in case of all shipments with origin and destination within Pakistan)
b. The amount of loss or damage to a document or parcel sustained, or
c. the actual value of the document or parcel as determined under section 6 hereof, without regard to its
commercial utility or special value to the shipper.
6. Actual value:
a. The actual value of a document (which terms shall include any item of no commercial value which is
transported hereunder) shall be ascertained by reference to its cost of preparation or replacement,
reconstruction, or reconstitution value at the time and place of shipment, whichever is less,
b. The actual value of the parcel (which terms shall include any item of commercial value which is transported
hereunder) shall be ascertained by reference to its cost of preparation or replacement, release, or fair market
value at the time and place of shipment, whichever, is less. In no event shall such value exceed the original
cost the article paid by the shipper plus 10%
7. Consequential Damages Excluded: PostEx shall is not liable for any consequential or special damages or other
indirect loss, however arising, whether or not PostEx knew that such damages might be incurred, including but not
limited to loss of income, profits, interest, use of contents or loss of market.
8. Liabilities Not Assumed: While PostEx will endeavor to exercise its best efforts to provide expeditious delivery under
the regular delivery schedule, PostEx will not, under any circumstances, be liable for delay in pick up, transportation, or
delivery of any shipment regardless of the cause of such delay. Further, PostEx shall not be liable if a shipment is
lost/damaged, misdelivered, or not delivered because of circumstances beyond our control. These include:
a. “Act of God” for example earthquake, cyclone, storm, floor or
b. “Force Majeure” for example war, plane crash or embargo or
c. Caused by:
i. That act, default, or omission of the shipper, the consignee, or any other party who claims an interest in
the shipment (including violation of any term and is tendered by PostEx for transportation to any
location not regularly served by PostEx regardless of whether the shipper reported or had knowledge
of such third party delivery arrangements.
ii. The nature of the shipment for any defect, characteristic, or inherent vice thereof, even if known to us
when we accepted it
iii. Electrical or magnetic energy erasures or other such damage to electronic or photographic images or
recording.
9. Claims: Discuss
a. For any claim to be considered valid, it must be initiated by the shipper within 48-72 hours of the successful
delivery or return. The PostEx team will conduct an investigation and make a final decision based on the
findings.
b. No claim for loss or damage will be entertained until all transportation charges have been paid. The amount of
any such claim may not be deducted from any transportation charges owed to PostEx.
c. PostEx does not maintain records relevant to a more than ninety-day shipment. It cannot refer to or produce
any such record where it is notified for the same after the expiry of the said period of ninety days from the date
of shipment.
10. Applicability: These terms & conditions shall apply to and ensure the benefit of PostEx (Pvt.) Ltd, its authorized and
affiliated companies, and their officers, directors, and employees.
11. Material Not Acceptable for Transportation: PostEx will not accept as a shipment Currency, Jewelry, Bullion,
Antiques, Liquor, Stamps, Precious stones, Work of Art, Fire Arms., Plants, Drugs, Explosives, Animals, Perishables,
Negotiable Instruments in Bearer Form Lewd Obscene or Pornographic materials, Industrial Carbons and Diamonds,
items/ articles restricted by IATA (International Air Transport Association) or ICAO (International Civil Aviation
Organization), hazardous or combustible material, property of carriage of which is prohibited by any law, regulation or
statute of any Provincial or Federal Government of Pakistan.
12. Insurance:
a. Therefore, PostEx will arrange the insurance on the shipper's behalf at the shipper's request and upon
payment.
b. The insurance coverage shall be governed by all the terms and conditions contained in the insurance policy
issued by the insurance company.
c. Any such insurance company policy does not cover consequential damages and loss or damage resulting from
delay of transportation.
13. Weight of the Consignment: A less dense item generally occupies more volume of space in comparison to its actual
weight. The volumetric or dimensional weight will be calculated and compared with the shipment's actual weight to
ascertain which is greater; the higher weight will be used to calculate the Service Charges. The following formula will be
used to calculate volumetric or dimensional weight: Width x Length x Height in centimeters / 5000 = Volumetric
Weight in kilograms.
14. If the Shipper has asked us to Bill the Receiver or a Third Party: The shipper agrees to pay all shipping charges
and destination duties and taxes, for the shipment if the receiver or third party does not pay.
15. Warsaw Convention: If the transportation of a shipment involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country other than
the county of departure, the Warsaw Convention may apply. The Warsaw Convention governs and, in most cases, limits
our liability for loss or damage to such a shipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: By the terms and conditions set out above, PostEx and its employees and agents are firstly not to be
liable at all for certain losses and damages and secondly, wherever they are to be liable, the amount of liability is strictly
limited to the amount stated in condition 5. Customers are therefore advised to purchase insurance coverage to protect their
interests. (See condition 12. insurance – above)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH PAKISTAN POST OFFICE ACT 1898, PostEx WOULD NOT ACCEPT LETTER OR POSTCARD,
AS THEIR CARRIAGE IS THE EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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Payment to be made within 7 days of receipt of invoice. PostEx reserves the right to withdraw any service facility in case of a
delay of more than 15 days for settlement of the account. In case the account is not settled within 15 days of receipt of the
invoice, PostEx reserves the right to levy financial charges on the outstanding invoice amount at the rate of 0.1% per day till
complete clearance of total dues.
CUSTOMER’s ACCEPTANCE: We accept all the terms and conditions listed on this page.
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