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Norfolk Southern Changes to Freetime and Storage

March 20, 2015

Description: Norfolk Southern Intermodal Traffic Delivery

Description: Norfolk Southern Intermodal Traffic Delivery

March 20, 2015
Volume 2015-020
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Changes to Freetime and Storage

In order to encourage the efficient and rapid movement of containers through NS terminals, effective April 20, 2015 we will be amending the Free Time and Storage provisions for International containers outlined in the NS Intermodal Rules Circular as follows:

  • All NS terminals will remain at the current free time allowance of Day of Notification plus two days.
  • Day of Notification will be determined as follows:
    • If a unit is notified as available for pick up by NS prior to 17:00 on a given day, that day will be considered the Day of Notification.
    • For units notified at or after 17:00 on a given day, the next "Business Day" will be considered the Day of Notification.
    • If a unit is notified as available for pick up at any time on a non-Business Day, then the following Business Day will be considered the Day of Notification.
  • At locations providing for Saturday gate hours, Saturday will be considered a "Business Day" As such, at those locations, Saturday can be a Day of Notification, and will count against Free Time. At terminals not providing Saturday gate hours, Saturday status will not change. Terminals with no current Saturday gate hours are Charleston, Sharonville, Detroit Livernois, Georgetown, Appliance Park, Buechel and New Orleans. Free time at these terminals will not be affected by the change.
  • Storage Charges: Containers remaining on the terminal beyond the expiration of Free Time will be assessed $100 per unit per day or part of day for days 1 through 5. Beginning on Day 6, the assessed charge will be increased to $150 per unit per day.

Norfolk Southern';s goal with these changes is to preserve and improve the fluidity of our terminals so that all customers can enjoy an efficienttransportation network. We recognize that implementing the necessary changes can be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we move forward.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact your local NS Intermodal Account Manager.

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