Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1333.4 - Information Requirements for Demurrage InvoicesThe following information shall be provided on or with any demurrage invoices issued by Class I carriers:
(a) The billing cycle covered by the invoice;(b) The unique identifying information (e.g., reporting marks and number) of each car involved;(c) The following information, where applicable:(1) The date the waybill was created;(2) The status of each car as loaded or empty;(3) The commodity being shipped (if the car is loaded);(4) The identity of the shipper, consignee, and/or care-of party, as applicable; and(5) The origin station and state of the shipment;(d) The dates and times of:(1) Original estimated arrival of each car, as generated promptly following interchange or release of shipment to the invoicing carrier and as based on the first movement of the invoicing carrier;(2) Receipt of each car at the last interchange with the invoicing carrier (if applicable);(3) Actual placement of each car;(4) Constructive placement of each car (if applicable and different from actual placement);(5) Notification of constructive placement to the shipper or third-party intermediary (if applicable);(6) Each car ordered in (if applicable) (i.e., the date and time demurrage first stops accruing with respect to a closed-gate facility);(7) release of each car; and(e) The number of credits and debits attributable to each car (if applicable).86 FR 17750, Apr. 6, 2021