Approved Carriers

Compliance With Instructions

Supplier Routing Instructions

Bill of Lading/Invoice Preparation

Carton Packaging and Markings

Freight Charges

Air Shipments

Import Shipping Instructions for International Air Freight


Compliance With Instructions

These terms and conditions cannot be changed, altered or varied, without prior approval from the Traffic Department. Deviations will result in the issuance of chargebacks, which will be deducted from your invoice.

	1.	All incoming deliveries over 6 pallets require an appointment date and time.
	2.	Our preference is to receive product on 4-way wooden pallets measuring 40 inches in length and 48 inches in width.
	3.	Incoming deliveries being shipped collect via LTL carriers should consist of no more than 6 pallets. The total weight for a shipment must not exceed 5,000 lbs. or be more than 750 cubic feet.
	4.	Overshipments, unauthorized substitutions, or defective goods may be returned at the shipper's cost.
	5.	Appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets must accompany products when required.

	1.	Select the carrier from the list of Talecris Approved Carriers. If the specified carrier does not service your area directly or special requirements are needed, ie, oversized freight, flat-bed trailer, shipments requiring freezers or special handling, call Talecris' Routing Contact for assistance.
	2.	Using a carrier other than a Talecris Approved Carrier is a violation of this routing guide and holds Talecris obligated to your rates and terms with no legal recourse. When this occurs the entire freight cost may be charged back to the shipper.
	3.	Shipments should be consolidated on one bill of lading whenever possible to avoid excessive freight charges.

			Talecris Purchase Order Number
			Bill of Lading Number
			Shipper's Invoice Number
			ZIP Codes of Origin and Destination
			Description and Amount of Articles
			Amount of Cartons Shipped
			Weight of Shipment
			Date of Shipment
			Temperature Requirements
			Special Instructions for Carrier
			Hazardous Material Identification (when applicable)

	1.	Individual cartons must be labeled with a "Ship to" address and a "Return" address.
	2.	Each shrink wrapped pallet must contain a minimum of two shipping labels with a ship to and return address.
	3.	Cartons must be marked clearly with the following information: Product name and part number Batch/lot number where applicable Unit of measure Quantity P.O. number Hazardous material identification (when applicable)
	4.	Each order must be accompanied by a packing list. The packing list must be clearly visible; if the packing list is enclosed in a carton, the carton must be noted "Packing List Enclosed."

	1.	C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted at any time.
	2.	All freight charges included on the merchandise invoice, or invoiced separately by the supplier, should be accompanied by the actual freight bill or a copy of the original.
	3.	All carrier bills must be addressed to: Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc c/o Schneider Payment Services Department# DHA P.O. Box 2000 Sugar Grove, IL 60554

			Small Shipment Service Whenever possible use UPS. Packages may not exceed 130 inches in length and girth combined, or weigh more than 150 lbs. each, or as otherwise specified on the purchase order.
			Insurance Suppliers are advised not to insure their collect shipments unless requested by the buyer or the Traffic Department.
			Contact Talecris Purchasing Department Phone: (919) 553-5011 Fax: (919) 359-7221