Whereas we have irrevocably authorized and empowered ___________ to give you instructions which shall always bind us as Merchants pursuant to the bills of Lading, including by submitting bookings, shipping declarations and collecting delivery orders from you, without derogating from our contractual liability in accordance with the Bills of lading as principal shippers and as Merchants, to pay freight and/or any other liabilities, charges and costs due to you in connection therewith.