Decision: Emerald City International Van Lines, Inc. - Matter of: International Household Goods Shipments - Port Certificates Versus GBL Statements as to Port Used File: B-226702, B-226724, B-226724.2
Abstract
PROCUREMENT - Payment/Discharge - Shipment Costs - Overcharge - Payment Deductions - Propriety DIGEST: The General Services Administration deducted overcharges from a household goods forwarder which collected charges on the premise that a containerized International Through Government Bill of Lading shipment was routed through RheinMain Air Force Base. GSA's action was based on GBL notations indicating that the shipment was routed through Ramstein Air Force Base. Held: it was unnecessary for GSA to substantiate its factual determination with a port certificate issued by Ramstein's port officer since the tender provision requiring such certificates applies only where the carriers seek rate adjustments. B-226702, B-226724, B-226724.2, Nov 18, 1987PROCUREMENT - Payment/Discharge - Shipment Costs - Overcharge - Payment Deductions - Propriety DIGEST: The General Services Administration deducted overcharges from a household goods forwarder which collected charges on the premise that a containerized International Through Government Bill of Lading shipment was routed through RheinMain Air Force Base, the normal Port designated for use in Germany by the Military Basic Tender. GSA's action was based on GBL notations indicating that the shipment was routed through Ramstein Air Force Base. Held: it was unnecessary for GSA to substantiate its factual determination with a port certificate issued by Ramstein's port officer since the tender provision requiring such certificates applies only where the carriers seek rate adjustments; therefore, GSA's action is sustained.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 18, 1987
- Accession Number
- AD1131562
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office