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Coiled Metal Intermodal Shipments
Policies and Procedures
BNSF policies and procedures
to handle intermodal transportation of coiled metal products in excess of 3,500 pounds are outlined below.
- All shippers must sign the Coiled Metal Letter
of Agreement and have it on file with BNSF prior to tendering a shipment
for transportation on BNSF. (Note, fiber-optic cable, wire rope, electrical cable, or similar commodities on reels and spools are excluded from the Coiled Metal Letter of Agreement and Certification process.)
- All coiled metal shippers must provide BNSF with a current Certificate
of Insurance evidencing indemnity coverage in the amount of $5 Million.
- BNSF will not accept intermodal coiled metal shipments via steel-wheel interchange
or from port (on-dock) locations.
- Coiled metal shipments must be identified on the shipping instructions with
the appropriate coiled metal STCC, price authority, and commodity description.
- Periodically, coiled metal shipments tendered (in-gated) to BNSF will be
subject to inspection.
- All coil, roll, spool, or reel metal products must be properly blocked and
braced with correct weight distribution according to BNSF Load and Ride Solutions standards and guidelines.
The maximum gross weight (consisting of the lading and equipment weight) must
not exceed 58,000 pounds.
- Each shipment requires Equipment/Loading Certification. (Instructions for Equipment/Loading Certification (K-Hold and Release).
- All requirements stated in the BNSF
Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide, Coiled Metal Products
Letter of Agreement, and Certification will be strictly enforced.
In addition, a BNSF
Intermodal Transportation Contract must be signed and on file with BNSF
prior to tendering a Coiled Metal shipment (see the New Customer process).
To obtain additional information, contact your Intermodal Marketing Representative or send questions or comments to intermodal@bnsf.com.
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