Terms of Service & Commercial Conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or transmitting inquiries through this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable statutory regulations governing Indian maritime trade and customs administration. If you do not agree, please refrain from using this website.

2. Scope of Commercial & Maritime Services

Montrance Shipping operates as a licensed customs house brokerage, multimodal freight forwarder, and project logistics contractor providing services across Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra Port, and Mumbai Sahar Air Cargo:

• Electronic filing of Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills via Indian Customs ICEGATE.
• FCL and LCL ocean freight forwarding, carrier space bookings, and liner slot coordination.
• Direct quayside break-bulk stevedoring, marine lashing, and flat-rack heavy cargo rigging.
• Direct Port Delivery (DPD) haulage and hydraulic multi-axle project cargo transportation.
• Customs-bonded and general warehouse staging.

3. Freight Quotations, Tariffs & Estimates

Any rates, transit times, or estimates provided via this website, email, or telephone are indicative and subject to final confirmation based on physical cargo inspection, actual weight/measurement (W/M) verification, and:

• Fluctuations in shipping line base ocean freight (BFR), bunker adjustment factors (BAF), and peak season surcharges (PSS).
• Statutory adjustments in port terminal handling charges (THC), container freight station (CFS) ground tariffs, or regulatory duties.
• Currency foreign exchange volatility between the quotation date and the formal bill of lading issuance.

Formal commercial engagements require a written service confirmation, valid KYC/GST documentation, and mutual contract execution.

4. Statutory Customs Compliance & Client Warranties

In accordance with the Customs Act, 1962 and the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, clients warrant that:

• All commercial invoices, packing lists, HSN classifications, Certificates of Origin, and export-import declarations submitted to Montrance are authentic, truthful, and lawful.
• Consignments do not contain contraband, undeclared hazardous goods, restricted dual-use materials, or narcotics prohibited under Indian law.
• The importer/exporter holds a valid Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), active GSTIN registration, and requisite statutory permits (e.g., FSSAI, CDSCO, BIS, EPR) where applicable.

5. Demurrage, Port Dwell & Detention Disclaimer

While Montrance Shipping deploys pre-berthing documentation protocols to achieve sub-24-hour Out of Charge (OOC) clearances, we shall not be held liable for demurrage, container detention, or port storage surcharges caused by:

• Discrepancies in client-provided trade documentation, HSN tariff disputes, or customs valuation queries.
• Physical examination delays mandated by statutory investigative bodies (e.g., DRI, Customs Special Intelligence & Investigation Branch - SIIB).
• Port terminal congestion, shipping line equipment shortages, natural calamities, or unforeseen carrier vessel blank sailings.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, Montrance Shipping and its officers shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, punitive, or special damages, including loss of profit or production stoppage, arising out of cargo transit delays or use of this website. Our liability for physical cargo damage during handling or transit shall strictly conform to standard international bill of lading terms, statutory multimodal transport limitations, and cargo marine insurance policies.

7. Governing Law & Exclusive Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and all related commercial interactions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Mumbai / Thane, Maharashtra, India.