Common use of Sealed Trailers Clause in Contracts

Sealed Trailers. If Shipper loads and seals a trailer or semi-trailer tendered to Co-Broker and does not allow a representative of Co-Broker to inspect and count the cargo during the loading process, Co-Broker shall be absolved of any liability for shortages or damage upon delivery of the trailer or semi-trailer with the seal intact, except to the extent proximately caused by an independent action of Co-Broker. Co-Broker shall be similarly absolved if the seal was broken only at the direction and under the supervision of an agent for the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection or other governmental authority and Co-Broker applies another seal to the trailer under the observation of said Customs and Border Protection agent and notes the new sea! number on the uniform receipt or other shipping document so long as Co-Broker, its operator or other representative have taken all reasonable steps to secure the count, safety and integrity of the lading.