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Darwin Port Corporation

"CREDIT DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY"


  • The Corporation subscribes to taking a commercial approach with credit and debt management practices.

  • The Corporation's preference is for all fees and charges to be paid in advance.

  • Where credit arrangements are entered into, customers must where practicable in advance complete a credit application or acknowledge all terms and conditions.

  • The Corporation renders invoices within 5 working days of the service or facility being provided or within 5 working days from the end of each month.

  • The Corporation's payment terms are 14 days from the date of issue of invoice.

  • The Corporation reserves the right to withdraw/prevent any services/facilities to customers who have an overdue account.

  • The Corporation will charge interest on overdue accounts which will be set according to the Corporation's primary banking institution, Business overdraft - indicator lending rate, plus an additional 5%. Interest charges will accrue on a daily basis on any overdue amount.

  • The Corporation reserves the right to request Director's personal guarantees upon application of credit by corporations or entities with a business name.

  • The Corporation reserves the right to request security deposits and/or bank guarantees from customers when using the services/facilities of the Corporation.

  • The Corporation will institute legal proceedings on debtors when it is considered commercially viable to undertake such action.

 


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B K BERWICK
Chief Executive Officer
19th October 2001

 

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Last updated: Friday 30 November 2007
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