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Shipping Instructions

Special Handling

What is this?

Describes special care required for a shipment. See also Perishable Protective Service.

When is it used?

Used for all shipments where additional handling and / or precautions are required.

Information available

The following information can be provided in this block:

Information	Required	Notes
Special Handling	Optional	Select handling instructions from the picklist.

Available Special Handling Selections	Notes
Bill Consignee for Weight Charge	Charges are applied to cars weighed en route by rail carrier.
Car cannot travel through US - Commodity ex Cuba	Commodity is on embargo and is not permitted to travel through the US.
Do Not Divert	Indicate if the shipment is not to be diverted.
Do Not Hump	Indicate if the shipment is not to be humped in a hump yard.
Do Not Pool	Indicate if the shipment is not to be pooled.
Excessive Dimensions	Anything exceeding plate "C", dimensions must be specified and get clearances.
Export	Commodity is destined for export via a port of loading.
High Wide Load	Anything exceeding plate "C", dimensions must be specified and get clearances.
If Bad Ordered Notify Shipper	If the shipment is bad ordered, the shipper appearing on the Shipping Instructions will be notified.
Moving Under "For Furtherance Instructions"	Inform or advise 3rd party to handle via other means than rail to final destination.
Not For Export	Indicate if the shipment is not for export
Notify Consignee Before Delivery	The Consignee on the Shipping Instructions will be notified before the delivery takes place.
Shiftable Load	Indicating that the shipment is a floating load.
Shipper Load and Count	Indicate that the number of pieces has been provided on the loaded railcar.
Transit Shipment	Indicate if this is a transit shipment.
Unload as Placarded	Specify which side of the railcar is to be unloaded with a specific placard.