and are reminded that, obtaining a quotation for this cargo from any Line, offers no protection except firm booking be made at time quotation is given.
here have been instances where Shippers having obtained a quotation, and done business upon that basis, have not immediately covered their space requirements, and have subsequently looked to the Line quoting them, and/or to the Conierence generally to protect them, when, at a later date, they have been unable to book space at the rate previously quoted.
Firm offers of space for not exceeding forty-eight hours can, from time to time be obtained from individual Lines, and Shippers in their own interest are advised to avail themselves of this facility. Quotations other than firm oilers are not binding. Shippers are reminded also that bookings of cargo must be fulfilled under penalty of payment of "dead freight" in full "m any cargo booked, and not shipped by contracted Shipment date. i L. J. DAVIES, Chairman.
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