Carrier Obligations
1. Information regarding the weight, measure, quantity, condition, contents and value of the consignment is provided to DP WORLD by the shipper, through its principal carrier. The actual weight, measure, quantity, condition, contents and value of the consignment is unknown to DP WORLD and its principal. DP WORLD accepts no liability for losses arising from any inaccuracy of the information. It is the carrier's obligation to obtain a complying weight declaration from the consignor or the person who arranged for the transport of the container and/or goods (to the extent that there are such persons). DP WORLD are not, and will not be deemed to be a consignor as defined in Road Transport Reform Law and accepts no liability as such. The Customer authorises DP WORLD to name the Customer or another person as the consignor in any documentation where applicable.
2. The carrier must comply with all applicable laws (including the Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) legislation) relating to the carriage of containers and/or goods. The carrier represents and warrants that the vehicle allocated to collect the container and/or goods will be capable of carrying such loads without contravening those laws. DP WORLD reserves the right not to load vehicles which, in its opinion, could breach applicable mass, dimension or load restraint limits or requirements.
3. The carrier represents and warrants that it will comply with all applicable laws (including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code) relating to the nature, condition, packaging, handling, labeling, storage and carriage of Dangerous Goods on a public road. "Dangerous Goods" means dangerous goods as defined in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, and any goods which are dangerous, volatile, explosive, inflammable or offensive, or which may become dangerous, volatile, explosive, inflammable or offensive, or which may become harmful to any person, property or the environment whatsoever.