Liability for PSS Charge
Quelle: https://www.maersk.com/en/glossary/peak-season-surcharge
TL;DR
Liability for PSS Charge refers to the legal obligation to pay the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), a surcharge levied by the carrier. Typically, the payer is the shipper/consignor, unless a contract or industry practice provides otherwise. The consignee or third parties might be held accountable in specific scenarios, such as when the shipment is delivered incomplete or the charge is …
Liability for PSS Charge refers to the legal obligation to pay the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), a surcharge levied by the carrier. Typically, the payer is the shipper/consignor, unless a contract or industry practice provides otherwise. The consignee or third parties might be held accountable in specific scenarios, such as when the shipment is delivered incomplete or the charge is billed to the wrong party. This definition describes who bears the financial responsibility for the PSS in a shipment and under which conditions.
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