Terms & Conditions

We operate exclusively on the basis of the German Freight Forwarders’ Standard Terms and Conditions 2017 (Allgemeine Deutsche Spediteurbedingungen 2017, ADSp 2017).
The ADSp 2017 contain limits to liability that are lower than the limits to liability prescribed under statutory law. Pursuant to Clause 23 of the ADSp 2017, the statutory liability for loss of or damage to cargo under § 431 of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch, HGB) of 8,33 Special Drawing Rights per kilogram (SDR/kg) is further limited to 1,25 Million Euro per claim and 2,5 Million Euro per event, or 2 SDR/kg, whichever amount is higher, and in case of multimodal transport including sea carriage to 2 SDR/kg if the place where the loss or damage occurred is unknown. You can obtain a copy of the ADSp 2017 at ADSp 2017. In addition, we will send you a copy of the ADSp 2017 free of charge upon your request.

Terms & conditions (ocean freight rate offers)

  • Rates are valid for an initial time period of 30 days. (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)
  • Rates are subject to (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer):
    • Equipment and vessel space availability at time of booking
    • Local charges at port of discharge
    • Weighing measures according to SOLAS regulations
    • Insurance
    • Taxes/Duties
    • Waiting time (1hr free), storage & courier charges (where applicable)
    • Surcharge fluctuation / VATOS
    • Any and all other unforeseen surcharges at time of shipment
  • FCL: Empty pick up at inland depot subject to prior carrier approval
  • LCL: Rates valid for stackable & fork-liftable cargo only
  • Rates are valid for non-DG cargo only (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)
  • DG Cargo subject to prior acceptance by the steamship line
  • Choice of carrier made by Heinrich Hoppe (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)

Terms & conditions (air freight rate offers)

  • Rates are valid for an initial time period of 30 days (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)
  • Rates are subject to (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer):
    • Equipment and space availability at time of booking
    • Weight/volume ratio 1:6
    • Insurance
    • Taxes/Duties
    • Waiting time (1hr free), storage & courier charges (where applicable)
    • Surcharge fluctuation
    • Any and all other surcharges unforeseen at time of quotation
  • X-ray does not apply if shipper qualifies as “known consignor” under the regulations of the Federal Office of Civil Aeronautics.
  • Rates are valid for non-DG cargo only (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)
  • DG Cargo subject to prior acceptance by the airline
  • Choice of airline made by Heinrich Hoppe unless quote indicates a specific airline

Terms & conditions (Project cargo)

  • Rates are valid for an initial time period of 30 days unless otherwise specified in the quote itself
  • Rates are subject to:
    • Equipment and vessel space availability at time of booking
    • Local charges at port of discharge
    • Route survey, route adjustments or police escorts
    • Issuance of all required special licenses
    • Wharfage
    • Operational approval for voyage
    • Technical drawings indicating COG, lifting & lashing points, dimensions and construction of cradle
    • Special lifting/handling devices
    • Demurrage costs due to late delivery of cargo to POD (FAS terms)
    • Stowing restrictions on board ship
    • Insurance
    • Taxes/Duties
    • Waiting time (1hr free), storage & courier charges (where applicable)
    • Surcharge fluctuation / VATOS
    • Any and all other surcharges unforeseen at time of quotation
  • All schedules, Departure and Arrival Dates are subject to change without prior notice
  • No responsibility or liability for damage(s) or additional costs resulting from mechanical/electrical failure of rolling/self-propelled cargo, and for any damages and costs which may occur during loading/discharging operations due to malfunction of rolling / self-propelled cargo
  • Rates calculated based on dims and weights given, subject to change
  • Rates are valid for non-DG cargo only unless quote indicates otherwise
  • DG Cargo subject to prior acceptance by the carrier
  • Choice of carrier made by Heinrich Hoppe unless quote indicates otherwise
  • Liner terms hook/hook
  • Shipment under deck
  • Cargo to be packed seaworthy and in compliance with rules and regulations valid at time of shipment

Terms & conditions (import rate offers)

  • Rates are valid for an initial time period of 30 days. (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)
  • Rates are subject to the following possible conditions/charges (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer):
    • Vessel space and truck availability at time of booking
    • Duties, VAT
    • Storage charges
    • T1 issuance, customs stop
    • Waiting time: 1hr free-time included. Every additional started hour € 65,00/hr
    • Customs examination, demurrage, detention, drop off fee, courier fee
    • Insurance
    • Surcharge fluctuation / VATOS
    • Any and all other unforeseen surcharges at time of shipment
  • FCL: Empty return at inland depot subject to prior carrier approval
  • LCL: Rates valid for stackable & fork-liftable cargo only
  • Rates are valid for non-DG cargo only (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)
  • DG Cargo subject to prior acceptance by the steamship line
  • Choice of carrier made by Heinrich Hoppe (unless otherwise noted in the rate offer)