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Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: September 30, 2016

A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd respects your privacy! We will not misuse, sell, or exploit any information provided to us. All your information provided to us is for the express purpose of fulfilling our obligation for which we are contracted. By supplying such information, we will retain only the information needed to complete this service and keep a log of our business transactions.

NOTICE

A J Mauritzen aims to use your personal information to provide relocation services and storage

of household goods and to inform you of changes and/or notify you of the process, and may provide information to third parties in the supply chain, which are related to the relocation or storage process, such as local/international moving services, warehousing, packing, which includes administrative and operational activities.

The information is collected from pre-move surveys, service surveys, phone calls, emails, and other services provided by another group company.

CONSENT

Any information provided to us will not be shared with any other company or third party

without your permission, except to the extent necessary, including but not limited:

  • To fulfill your requests for products or services.
  • To protect ourselves from liability,
  • To respond to a legal process or comply with the law, or
  • To protect against fraud
  • To those you have authorized to disclose the information and others as permitted or required by law.
  • To other institutions with which we jointly provide services.

You have the right to tell us if:

  • You do not want us to contact you in the future
  • Want a copy of the personal information we have about you
  • You want to correct, update, or erase your personal data from our records, if we give misuse to your personal information
  • Want to report any misuse of your personal information.

USE, RETENTION, TRANSMISSION OF PERSONAL DATA

A J Mauritzen will handle your personal information with absolute confidentiality. The information collected will be limited to commercial use and will be retained for the same purpose; we will not disclose or rent personal data obtained, nor share with a third party (not part of the supply chain). The information is fully available to judicial authorities as requested by law and in compliance with the legislation order.

SECURITY

We protect the security of your personal information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts (scrambles) information you input. The information is stored on a secure server and is limited only to our authorized staff.

ACCESS

In compliance with the legal provisions of our country, any legal person or person hiring our services has the right to access our information. We will ensure the proper identity of the applicant.

We value your continued business and will be happy to answer any of your questions. You can reach us by phone at 868 625-3732, or via email at manager@ajmauritzen.com

Standard mail:

A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd

#90 Queen Street

Port of Spain, TRINIDAD

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Moving Service

Facilities, Equipment, and Crew

  • All facilities, including buildings and equipment in association with services for A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd, must be properly maintained and abide by all local country regulations.
  • All moving services must be completed by professional and trained movers who are under the direct control of the Company.
  • Moving service crew members must stay consistent throughout the move.
  • At least one member of the crew, preferably the crew leader, must be able to communicate with the Transferee in English.
  • Production crews must be in uniform, and the uniform must display the Company name.
  • Moving service crews must have appropriate tools and equipment to carry out the agreed services.
  • The Company in home personnel, including surveyors and movers/packers, must pass a security background check (in accordance with the legal and business practices of your country) before performing services on our behalf.
  • All crew members must have either a corporate or local government photo ID in their possession while at the residence.
  • Service Provider must advise management in advance if any of the items in this section cannot be provided, so that A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd can make other arrangements or correct the same.

Origin Services

Service Authorization/Pre-Move

  1. You will ensure the crew has all the necessary information needed to carry out the authorized services as required by our client and/or Transferee.
  2. Upon receipt of Authorization/Pre-Alert, you will confirm receipt in writing within 1working day to A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd.
  3. If any additional information or service is needed or requested beyond those authorized, advise us immediately.
  4. A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd will reserve the right to manage the freight transportation for booked shipments.
  5. Contact the Transferee by phone within 24 hours upon receipt of Authorization/Pre-alert or as instructed in the Service Authorization/Pre-Alert
  6. If the Transferee cannot be contacted, inform Management of failure to contact Transferee and request assistance within 2 working days following the receipt of the Service Authorization/Pre-Alert.
  7. Send an email follow-up to the Account/Booker within 1 working day after the phone consultation to summarize the call.
  1. Within 2 working days of the survey, provide the survey results to us, including:
    • Survey list – clearly identifying all items to be shipped.
    • Special needs items with description and photo.
    • Volume and weight estimation- including net and gross volume and weight.
    • Origin service detail- including the number of days needed for packing, mode of transport, and special requests from the Transferee.
    • Photos of origin conditions/constraints.
    • Tentative Move dates – if discussed with transferee
    • Breakdown of all services requested and their cost. (accessorial services to be listed separately, as well as transportation/freight costs). Note: Account/Booker may choose to book and manage freight.
    • Summary of Additional charges identified.
    • Estimated Door to Port timeline and Freight transit time to POE
    • Other documents and information as required in the Service Authorization/Pre-Alert.
  2. You are expected to provide an accurate estimate of the shipment weight and volume. Actual/final volume/weight results will be within 10% of the surveyed amounts.

Immediately Following Packing

  1. Send a status update to Booker/Account within 1 working day following packing completion. Update should include:
    • Copy of packing list with both signatures
    • Actual weights, volumes, and pieces
    • Other documents as required in the Service Authorization/Pre-Alert
  2. If loaded at residence, also provide:
    • Container and seal number
    • Sailing, trucking, and / or flight information
  3. Changes in the approved services or shipment timetable must be reported to Booker/Account immediately.
  4. Send all shipment documentation to Booker/Agent within 3 working days of actual departure dates for sea freight and 1 working day for AIR freight. – documentation to include weight tickets, AWB/BOL, and inventories.

Destination Services

Service Authorization/Pre-Alert

  1. Booker/Agent will ensure that we have all the necessary information needed to carry out the authorized services as required by our Client.
  2. Upon receipt of Booker/Agent Service Authorization/Pre-Alert, confirm receipt in writing within 1 working day.
  3. Advise Booker/Agent immediately if any additional information is needed for the provision of authorized services.
  4. Contact the Transferee by phone within 1 working day upon receipt of authorization/pre-alert or as instructed in the Service Authorization/Pre-Alert.
  • This initial consultation will include providing the Transferee with an information package and the setting of service expectations, including:
  1. Single point of Contact information
  2. Custom clearance instructions and timeline
  • Customs documents to complete
  1. If the Transferee cannot be contacted, the Service Provider must inform A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd of the inability to contact the Transferee and request
  2. Send an email follow-up to A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd within 1 working day after the phone consultation to summarize the call.
  3. Be sure to indicate to us any potential issues related to authorized services, including clearance and delivery, that may affect service provision, require additional service, and/or additional costs.

Following Delivery

  1. Send a status update to A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd concerning the delivery of the shipment within 1 working day following shipment delivery.
    • Update should include information on any outstanding services to be performed and notification of any exceptions or claim items with supporting photos.
    • Service Provider will provide A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd with signed and dated packing lists/inventories within 5 days of delivery.
  2. Any loss or damage needs to be reported to us immediately.

Invoicing Instructions

Invoicing

To ensure prompt and efficient identification of charges and invoice processing, please follow the following invoicing instructions:

  1. E-mail invoices to A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd with the Coordinator/Specialist in copy.
  2. Include “Transferee Name” in subject line.
  3. If the invoice is mailed, send by registered mail
  4. Issue invoice within 5 business days of destination service completion. Invoice must be completed within 30 days following completion of origin service. Invoices received after 30 days of service completion may not be eligible for payment.
  5. Invoices must include:
  • Specific cost breakdown of all charges,
  • Shipment reference number
  • The transferee’s name.
  1. Separate invoices are required for each air, sea and truck shipment.
  2. Submit one invoice per Shipment reference number. Do not include multiple shipment reference numbers on a single invoice.
  3. One currency per invoice. Do not include multiple currencies on a single invoice.
  4. Storage invoices must include weight and period dates upon which storage charges are invoiced.
  5. Documentation
  • Per Diem and demurrage invoices must specify dates and include backup documentation.
  • Duties, taxes, etc., must be evidenced by backup documentation.
  1. Invoices issued outside of the stated parameters in this instruction document may not be eligible for payment.
  2. Rejected invoices must be resubmitted
  • With a new invoice with reference number within 5 business days of receiving the rejection notice.
  • E-mail the new invoice to the Account/Booker with the Coordinator/Specialist in copy.
  • Include “Invoice Re-Submittal” in the subject line.

Claims Performance

  1. We are expected to provide claim-free moves and be responsible for maintaining a minimum percentage of shipment claims.
  2. We will be evaluated based on the percentage of claims from the total number of outbound moves performed.
  3. We will establish minimum claims ratios and will manage services provided against the standards.
  4. However, in the event there is a claim, the following procedures should be followed.

Notify us immediately so the relevant Claim Form can be provided to the client. You should also

provide us with the following documents.

  • THE ORIGINAL OR DUPLICATE OF THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
  • OCEAN OR AIR BILL OF LADING
  • PACKING LIST AS EVIDENCE OF THE NATURE AND CONDITION OF THE GOODS AT DESTINATION
  • A SURVEY REPORT
  • COPY OF CLAIM ON CARRIER AND THE REPLY
  • PICTURES OF DAMAGES
  • CLAIM AMOUNT

Escalation Process / Non-Compliance

If, for some reason, you are unable to provide services as outlined in our SLA, you must immediately contact us.

1st contact: A J Mauritzen, Move Coordinator, as indicated in the pre-alert

2nd contact: Manager of the A J Mauritzen office

3rd contact: Sintra Bronte-Tinkew – Managing Director

If we receive complaints from our clients regarding your services, we will contact you to review these complaints. Repeated service failures may result in A. J. Mauritzen & Co Ltd restricting future work to the partner and deducting from invoices submitted fair compensation.

ANTI-BRIBERY, ANTI-CORRUPTION AND ANTI-TRUST MANAGEMENT POLICY

A J Mauritzen agrees that the issue of corruption must be addressed effectively. We have adopted a zero-tolerance stance toward bribery, corruption, and money laundering. To achieve this goal, A J Mauritzen has been actively working on improving its policies. The company believes that transparency and accountability in business will promote integrity, discourage corruption, and foster confidence in the stability of business.

As a valued service provider, you need to be aware that A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd fully complies with and supports the enforcement of all applicable anti-bribery, money laundering, and other corrupt practices laws, including, but not limited to, the Laws of Trinidad & Tobago Act 11 of 1987. 

A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd signed the FIDI ABC, hereby proclaiming its commitment to mitigate the risks of corruption and bribery, through the signing of FIDI Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Charter. With further commitment to FIDI Anti-Trust Charter.

This policy is communicated to our service providers, employees, clients, and management.

The overall policy of A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd

  1. As employees in A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd, we:
  • Behave honestly, are trustworthy, and set a good example
  • Make sure that our behavior complies with the policies and rules of our Company
  • Use the resources of our company in the best interest of the company, and do not misuse these resources
  • Do not pay or accept bribes
  • Make a clear distinction between the interests of our company and our private interests, and avoid possible conflicts of interest; we do not accept gifts, invitations, or other advantages that could contradict this principle
  • Ensure that we comply with national legislation
  • Report incidents, risks, and issues that deviate from our policies
  • Contribute to a harmonious, safe, and productive environment/culture through professional workplace relationships; and
  • Are continuously conscious of and aim to maintain our integrity
  1. As owners of A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd, we:
  • Commit ourselves to this policy, and to an ongoing effort to maintain our integrity
  • Make sure that A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd complies with national regulations, Company Laws, and commit to A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd to an open and transparent management approach
  • We commit to mitigating the risks of corruption and bribery through the FIDI ANTI-BRIBERY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION CHARTER
  • Ensure personal or financial interests do not conflict with our ability to perform official duties in an impartial manner
  • We commit to mitigate the risks of Anti-Trust through the FIDI ANTI-TRUST CHARTER.
  • Do not engage in Price Fixing, Market Sharing, and Bid Rigging or any other anti-competitive behavior.
  • Do not allow personal or financial interests, or the interests of any associated person, to conflict with the interests of A J Mauritzen & Co Ltd.
  • Expect our partners and other business associates to respect this policy