Common use of Container Features Clause in Contracts

Container Features. 🗹 Animals should only be transported in 🗹 Containers must be strong, secure, and rigid; 🗹 🗹 The maximum dimensions of the container for transport in the hold are: 🗹 Handling bars, as well as handles, must be included in the construction of the container so that it can be handled and loaded safely; 🗹 The container must be properly ventilated for correct air circulation; 🗹 One end of the container must be open (e.g., the door), covered with bars, welded mesh or soft expanded metal, firmly fixed to the container so that the animal cannot move them; 🗹 The doors or opening system must be fully secure and reinforced so that accidental opening does not occur. 🗹 Material of construction: fiberglass, rigid plastic, metal, solid wood, or plywood. 🗹 Doors made of plastic material are permitted, provided that the hinges and fixing pins are made of metal of sufficient gauge and thickness to ensure their fixation; 🗹 Large doors will require additional hinges and two or three fastening means for complete security (such as plastic cable ties or fastening pins); 🗹 Ventilation openings must be small enough so that no part of the animal's body comes into contact with the outside; 🗹 If the container has wheels, they must be removed or locked; 🗹 The sides of the container must be solid with holes or mesh with sufficient ventilation; 🗹 The interior must be smooth, without protrusions, so that the animal does not bite or scratch, cause any type of damage or compromise the safety of the container itself; 🗹 The top of the container must be solid, but ventilation holes are allowed over the entire surface, as long as these do not reduce the safety of the container; 🗹 Containers of water and food must be present inside the container with access from the outside for replacement in cases of delay or transfer stopovers, according to assistance instructions provided by the owner or duly authorized designee. If the container is sealed, an extra portion of food must be attached to the outside of the container; 🗹 Certain species require reinforced or metal containers due to their size and weight. 🗹 The maximum limit allowed for transporting any live animal (AVIH) is 45kg per piece (animal with container). However, if exceed the passenger's baggage allowance, will always be subject to an excess baggage fee, in addition to a heavy bag fee. If the 45 kg limit is exceeded, transportation will only be possible as air cargo. It will be allowed to accept more than one animal in the same container, only in the following cases and limits: - Adult animals of comparable size, up to 14 kg each, provided they are used to cohabiting together, and a maximum of 2 animals per container provided they are not considered natural enemies. - Animals from the same litter, up to 6 months old, and a maximum of 3 animals per container; - Animals of the same litter over 8 weeks old can travel together, provided they are accompanied by the mother on whom they still depend, and according to the number of animals and their weight, provided that all conditions are met and in accordance with National regulations. 🗷 In case of incorrect behavior of animals and for safety reasons, SATA reserves the right not to accept animals for transport in the same container, requiring separate containers.