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1. REGULATIONS
Carriage of cargo by Air India services is governed by Conditions of Contract under International and Non-International Carriage of Cargo (other than Baggage and Mail) Regulations as amended from time to time. The conditions of Contract are printed on Consignee's and Consignor's copy of Air Waybill and are also available in Air India/Agents offices.

2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESPATCH OF GOODS
Shippers are required to complete and sign the instructions for despatch of goods which is available at Air India/ Agents Offices.

3. ADVANCE ARRANGEMENTS
The following shipments/commodities may be accepted with advance arrangements:

  • Shipments of unusual shape and size
  • Human remains
  • Perishables
  • Valuable Cargo
  • Live Stock
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Shipments of concentrated weight exceeding aircraft floor limitation.
  • Any other shipment requiring special handling/care.

4. PACKING
Shipments are required to be packed so as not to injure or damage persons or other cargo, properties and to ensure safe carriage with ordinary care in handling.

  • Dangerous goods are required to be packed in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. The articles must be listed with proper shipping name. The shipper is also required to sign shipper's certification as required under IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
  • Shipments containing liquids (wet cargo) are required to be packed in containers strong enough to prevent breakage or damage in transit or even caused by pressure or altitude.

5. MARKING
Shippers are required to write legibly and durably the consignee/consignor's name, city, address, contact telephone number (if any) on each shipment. Delete and/or obliterate the old markings from the package.

6. LABELLING
For the carriage of Dangerous goods, the shipper shall have to attach to each package containing such articles the appropriate label(s) as shown in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Where space permits, labels shall be adjacent to the consignee's address. Remove and/or obliterate the old labels.

7. CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE
Contract of Carriage as evidenced by Air Waybill will automatically be terminated once the delivery is effected.

8. CHARTERS
Shippers may charter entire commercial capacity of aircraft subject to applicable charter rules, regulations and tariff. For details contact Air India.

9. CHECK LIST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF CARGO
Shippers may charter entire commercial capacity of aircraft subject to applicable charter rules, regulations and tariff. For details contact Air India.

  • Shipper's letter of Instructions for Despatch of Goods (SLI) is invariably obtained duly filled in.
  • Before acceptance ensure that the packing of the goods is strong enough to withstand the normal transportation. Also ensure that there is no evidence of any damage/leakage.
  • Ensure that proper markings are given on the packages i. e. Consignee/consignor's full postal address including telephone number if any. All old markings are deleted and/or obliterated.
  • Ensure that necessary labels are affixed to the packages specially with `Dangerous Goods' and `Live Animals' shipments. All old labels are removed and/or obliterated.
  • Ensure to mark in bold letters `TO PAY', `DACC' and `APD' as the case may be on the parcel as well as on Consignment Note.
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