In these conditions the expression carrier shall mean CDP Services Ltd their agents and employees
The Carrier is not a common carrier and therefore reserves the right to refuse to carry any goods without assigning any reason.
It is agreed that the person delivering any goods to the Carrier is authorised to sign the consignment note for the consignor accepting the terms and conditions of carriage.
The carrier accepts no liabilities for delayed deliveries. Goods shall be deemed to have been delivered when they are delivered in the address given by the consignor or consignee or agent.
The carrier accepts no liabilities for losses, breakages and damages from packages insufficiently packed.
It is the responsibility of the consignor to ensure that all goods that are dangerous or hazardous in nature are declared to the Carrier. In the event of failure to declare by the consignor, the consignor is liable for any subsequent damages or losses.
Perishable goods are carried at the consignor’s risk, if goods are perished during transit, the Carrier will dispose without paying any compensation. The carrier does not accept any additional liabilities.
In case of loss, damage or breakages, the Carrier’s liability is limited to twenty times the value of freight paid but not exceeding FJD $250 in any one claim.
The consignor undertakes to specifically declare to the carrier at the time of consignment any valuables including cash, jewellery, precious metals, currency of any nationality, negotiable cashier’s cheque, money orders or traveller’s cheque. The carrier accepts no liability for losses, breakages, damages of the said items in the event of failure by the consignor to declare. The consignor’s attention is drawn to the availability of insurance cover upon request and on payments of the requisite premium.
Lien – all goods in the Carriers possession is subject to general lien right of detention for all moneys due to this