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MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC.
TARIFF 19 0 -A

SECTION 1--RULES-GENERAL

ITEM 465

CONTAINERS-SHIPMENTS TRANSPORTED IN OR ON SHIPPING CARRIERS OR CONTAINERS
(Except marine type or intermodal containers designed for highway use on wheels)

1. Except as otherwise specifically provided, when shipments are tendered to carrier and transported in or on shipping carriers, containers, pallets, platforms, racks, reels or skids, such carriers, containers, pallets, platforms, racks, reels or skids constitute an integral part of the shipment and are to be delivered to and receipted for by the consignee(s) named on the Bill of Lading covering the loaded movement. Any request or provisions noted on the Bill of Lading or Shipping Order at the time of movement requesting the return of these shipping devices, forms or packages, shall be deemed to be for informational purposes only, and it will not be binding upon the carrier to accomplish or comply with such request or provision to complete the contract of carriage on the shipment.

For explanation of abbreviations and reference marks, see Items 125 thru 135.

EFFECTIVE April 3, 2006

Issued by: MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC., P.O. Box 699, Milan, TN 38358