I still have not received confirmation regarding settlement for the losses related to the leaking flexitank. We really need to get this finalized and the shipment paid for.
Since the original summary of cost/product loss, I have received an additional invoice from Port Chalmers for NZ$107.53 for special costs of handling the leaking container and inspection ect. At the time they indicated that we would also be charged for damages related to clean-up of the leaked product on other containers and the wharf. I have not seen any further charges, so I wonder if they have settled this directly with EPT, or possibly even they have opted not to claim further charges. I have phoned Gary Buick today to check on this, but have not heard back as yet.
To summarize the costs we request allowance for, to be taken off the full invoice charges:
Loss of product and allowance for credit to final customer due to uncertainty of exact amount delivered: 2443.86 kg @$0.79 = US$1930.65
Charges from Port Chalmers for direct handling costs of the container (does not include leakage clean-up): NZ$107.53 @ 1NZ : 0.81US$ = US$87.10
Therefore total credit required = US$2017.75
Please confirm the credit so we can pay the invoice.