Commercial Terms

Terms of Service & Commercial Conditions

Effective Date: October 31, 2026 | Governing Jurisdiction: Chennai, India | Version: 1.2

1. Scope of Commercial Operations

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website operated by Mission Ocean Shipping and Logistics Pvt Ltd ("Mission Ocean", "Company", "we") and establish the operational framework for all container equipment inquiries, leasing arrangements, rentals, one-way movements, and trading transactions.

By accessing our website or submitting a quotation request, you acknowledge that you are acting in a business, corporate, or authorized commercial capacity and agree to be bound by these Terms and our companion Privacy Policy.

2. Quotation Validity & Binding Contracts

  • Indicative Quotations: Inquiries submitted via our digital form, email, or WhatsApp generate non-binding commercial estimates. Official binding agreements only arise upon mutual execution of a formal Container Lease Agreement (CLA), Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR), or Sales Order.
  • Quotation Validity: Unless explicitly stated otherwise in written correspondence, container lease rates, purchase prices, and one-way repositioning offers are valid for 14 calendar days, subject to equipment availability at the designated depot.
  • Currency & Taxes: All rates are quoted in Indian Rupees (INR) or United States Dollars (USD) as specified, exclusive of applicable GST, customs duties, port handling fees, detention, or demurrage charges unless itemized.

3. Container Standards, Inspection & Certification

Mission Ocean supplies high-grade standard dry vans (20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC), refrigerated containers (Reefers with Carrier/Thermo King/Daikin machinery), open tops, and flat racks built in accordance with international standards:

  • CSC Certification: All cargo containers comply with the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC 1972) and possess valid safety approval plates.
  • ISO Compliance: Equipment conforms strictly to ISO 668, ISO 1496-1, and ISO 6346 identification codes.
  • Depot Inspections: Lessees or buyers are entitled to conduct pre-trip inspections (PTI) and IICL (Institute of International Container Lessors) standard condition surveys at our designated Chennai depots prior to equipment dispatch.

4. Operational Obligations & Liability

Lessees and freight counterparties agree to:

  • Use containers exclusively for lawful commercial freight, avoiding unauthorized hazardous materials or prohibited goods under the Customs Act of India and international maritime conventions.
  • Maintain redelivery conditions consistent with ordinary wear-and-tear guidelines specified in the applicable leasing agreement.
  • Promptly settle any applicable off-hire, repair, or survey expenses documented at equipment return.

5. Intellectual Property & Digital Usage

All trademarks, trade names, logos, container designs, website imagery, and software code displayed on this website are the intellectual property of Mission Ocean Shipping and Logistics Pvt Ltd or its developer partner, Strucureo.

No content from this website may be copied, reproduced, reverse-engineered, or redistributed without prior express written authorization.

6. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms, and any non-contractual disputes arising out of or related to your website usage or inquiries, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India.

Any disputes or controversies shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

7. Contact & Official Notices

For legal notices or questions regarding these Terms, please contact our administrative desk:

Company: Mission Ocean Shipping and Logistics Pvt Ltd

Registered Address: New No. 56, Old No. 20, 2nd Floor, Office Portion 2-E, 4th Lane North, Beach Road, Clive Battery, VOC Nagar, Chennai 600 001 (Behind ICICI Bank, Rajaji Salai branch)

Corporate Email: operations@missionocean.in

Phone: 044 4661 0262 / 97899 54332 / 98845 21250