Quotation Terms and Conditions
If the shipment involves dangerous goods, our quotations are subject to acceptance by the carriers.
All offers are non-binding until final booking for the transport of general non-hazardous commercial goods, carried out by a carrier of our choice, and subject to availability of cargo space and empty equipment.
Our offers are valid for 14 days and require written confirmation. Only upon confirmation does the validity period stated in the quotation apply.
Unless otherwise stated, our offers exclude fumigation charges, customs duties and import taxes in the destination country, as well as any additional costs beyond our control, such as storage charges, demurrage, and detention fees.
Transport insurance will only be arranged upon explicit instruction. We recommend insuring all your shipments with us on a door-to-door basis against all risks. A premium quote can be provided upon request.
The selection of subcontractors remains at the sole discretion of BHS Spedition und Logistik GmbH.
In individual cases – especially for new business or high transport costs – we reserve the right to request advance payment.
Please note: According to ADSp 2017, Section 3.3, the shipper is obliged to inform the freight forwarder at the time of booking if the goods are particularly valuable, theft-sensitive, fragile, fire-sensitive, exhibition goods, or removal goods, especially if their value is EUR 100.00 or more per kilogram. Failure to do so renders the offer void.
Please inform us already during your freight inquiry if the shipment contains valuable goods, as our quotation will become invalid in case of subsequent notification.
Ocean Freight
Quoted amounts in foreign currencies are converted to EUR based on the prevailing vessel exchange rate.
Unless otherwise stated, the offered transports are for non-refrigerated service. We do not accept liability for temperature-related damages. If you require temperature-controlled transport, please provide full instructions including the required temperature range and settings for the reefer container, as well as any specific handling information.
Charges for the issuance of a Bill of Lading and costs for documents compliant with letter of credit requirements are excluded.
LCL quotations are based on the dimensions and weights provided. If actual figures differ, billing will be adjusted accordingly.
If the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is not provided in time, resulting charges (e.g., re-weighing, storage fees) shall be borne by the shipper.
The validity of our quotation refers to the actual shipment date.
Please note: In case of general average in maritime transport, cargo owners are liable to contribute even if their goods remain undamaged.
The free demurrage and storage time for shipments handled via BHS is 3 days from vessel arrival. Our customs clearance charges include up to 3 customs tariff numbers (applies to ocean freight imports).
For ocean freight export quotes to the USA:
The carrier has opted to be exempt from tariff publication per 46 C.F.R. §§ 520 and 532 by using Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs). Quotation sheets and email correspondence constitute the carrier’s NRA offer.
Acceptance becomes binding upon receipt of cargo by the carrier or its agent (including the originating carrier in case of through transport). The carrier may adjust its NRA offer prior to receiving the cargo. All origin and destination local charges apply whether or not included in CCC’s Rules Tariff or the quotation.
This offer is valid for 30 days.
Air Freight
Quoted amounts in foreign currencies are converted to EUR at the applicable daily exchange rate.
Airfreight calculation is based on a weight/volume ratio of 1:6. Chargeable weight is rounded up to the next half kilogram.
Shipments are carried with airlines of our choice.
Fuel and security surcharges stated in the offer are subject to change in accordance with airline adjustments.
Additional security costs due to “DARC Alarm” (dark alarm) will be billed according to actual charges.
Our offer applies only to the shipment data provided. Any deviation (weight/volume) requires a new calculation.
The free storage period for air freight handled by BHS is 24 hours after arrival. Our customs clearance charges include up to 3 customs tariff numbers (applies to air freight imports).
Rail Transport
Transport execution is subject to carrier acceptance and availability of empty equipment and space.
Rail operators may change prices or cancel services at any time without notice. In such cases, we reserve the right to adjust our offers accordingly.
The applicable liability regulations are governed by the latest version of the ADSp and, depending on applicability, by CIM (17 SDR per kg) or SMGS for rail transport.
The following are not included in our quotations:
Multistops for customs clearance, customs charges, duties/taxes, demurrage/detention, waiting times, storage fees, inspections, and any other costs not known at the time of quotation.
Domestic Road Transport
Our offers are non-binding until final confirmation and based on current tariffs and regulations. The price is net, including toll and fuel surcharge, but excluding insurance, dangerous goods surcharges, waiting times, ferry fees, island surcharges, duties, disbursements, VAT, and surcharges for our NightLinePlus premium services.
Delivery takes place within the standard transit time of 48 hours after pickup. We cannot guarantee delivery appointments for pickups/deliveries at port terminals or warehouses.