41 C.F.R. Subpart E—Shipping Freight
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Freight is property or goods transported as cargo. Use the following shipping process for freight: (a) For domestic shipments you must: (1) Identify what you are shipping; (2) Decide if the cargo is HAZMAT, classified, or sensitive that may require special handling or placards; (3) Decide mode; (4) Check for applicable contracts or rate tenders within your agency or other agencies, including GSA; (5) Select the most efficient and economical TSP that gives the best value; (6) Prepare shipping documents; and (7) Schedule pickup, declare released value and ensure prompt delivery with a fully executed receipt, and oversee shipment. (b) For international shipments you must follow all the domestic procedures and, in addition, comply with the cargo preference laws. For specific information, see subpart D of this part. (a) The following is a partial list of handbooks and guides available from GSA: (1) U.S. Government Freight Transportation Handbook; (2) Limited Authority to Use Commercial Forms and Procedures; (3) Submission of Transportation Documents; and (4) Things to be Aware of When Routing or Receiving Freight Shipments. (b) For the list in paragraph (a) of the section and other reference materials, contact: (1) General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Audit Division (FBA), 1800 F Street, NW. Washington, DC 20405, www.gsa.gov/transaudits; or (2) General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, 1500 Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131, http://www.kc.gsa.gov/fsstt. [65 FR 60060, Oct. 6, 2000; 65 FR 81405, Dec. 26, 2000, as amended at 69 FR 57618, Sept. 24, 2004] Your shipping urgency and any special handling requirements determine which mode of transportation you select. Each mode has unique requirements for documentation, liability, size, weight and delivery time. HAZMAT, radioactive, and other specialized cargo may require special permits and may limit your choices. To ship freight: (a) By land (domestic shipments), use a bill of lading; (b) By land (international shipments), use the GBL; (c) By ocean, use an ocean bill of lading, when suitable, along with the GBL; and (d) By air, use a bill of lading. (a) You must forward an original copy of all transportation documents to:
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service Audit Division (FBA) 1800 F Street, NW. Washington, DC 20405 (b) For all property shipments subject to the cargo preference laws (see §102–117.140), a copy of the ocean carrier's bill of lading, showing all freight charges, must be sent to MARAD within 30 days of vessel loading. You must file a claim for loss or damage to property with the TSP. Yes, several statutes limit the time for administrative or judicial action against a TSP. Refer to part 102–118 of this chapter for more information and the time limit tables.
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 102–117—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Subpart E—Shipping Freight
§ 102-117.160 What is freight?
§ 102-117.165 What shipping process must I use for freight?
§ 102-117.170 What reference materials are available to ship freight?
§ 102-117.175 What factors do I consider to determine the mode of transportation?
§ 102-117.180 What transportation documents must I use to ship freight?
§ 102-117.185 Where must I send a copy of the transportation documents?
§ 102-117.190 Where do I file a claim for loss or damage to property?
§ 102-117.195 Are there time limits affecting filing of a claim?
