Federal Maritime Commission

The document or documents listed below reflect the complete agreement as amended through the indicated amendment number, ordered in reverse chronological order starting with the current amendment. Amendments listed with MC are marked copies of the specific changes made by that particular amendment. Each amendment indicates the date on which it was filed, the date it became effective, and a brief synopsis of the purpose of the amendment.

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Synopsis: The Agreement authorizes the Parties to cross charter space and rationalize service in the trans-Atlantic trade.

Most Recent Filing	Date Filed	Effective Date	Synopsis
010955-011 010955-011-MC	11/3/2023	12/18/2023	The amendment converts the agreement from a reciprocal space charter to a one-way space charter, narrows the geographic scope, adjusts the amount of space to be chartered, and revises the amount of notice required to resign from the agreement. The amendment also changes the name of the agreement and restates the agreement.
010955-010 010955-010-MC	8/10/2021	9/24/2021	The amendment changes the name of the agreement, narrows its geographic scope, adds additional details regarding the cooperation of the parties, clarifies the authority of the parties with respect to joint negotiations, updates the address of ACL, shortens the notice required to terminate the agreement, makes other technical corrections, and deletes obsolete material. The amendment also restates the agreement.
010955-009 010955-009-MC	8/8/2006	8/8/2006	The amendment updates Hapag-Lloyd’s corporate name, the parties’ home office addresses, and the delegation of authority provision.
010955-008 010955-008-MC	3/4/2005	3/4/2005	The amendment deletes the capacity rationalization authority contained in the agreement.
010955-007 010955-007-MC	1/3/2005	1/3/2005	The amendment deletes authority for the parties to discuss and agree on tariff rates.
010955-006	12/13/1996	12/13/1996	The amendment changes the name of Hapag Lloyd.
010955-005	11/14/1996	12/29/1996	The amendment adds a new Article 7.2 which permits either party to withdraw from the Agreement on six months written notice.
010955-004	3/17/1995	5/4/1995	The amendment makes various changes to the names and addresses of the parties and increases the number of vessels to 23.
010955-003	8/2/1991	9/16/1991	The amendment deletes Gulf Container Line and CGM and makes other miscellaneous changes including adding the authority to voluntarily agree on tariff rates, rules and conditions of service.
010955-002	7/24/1987	7/24/1987	The amendment reflects changes in the persons authorized to file modifications to the Agreement.
010955-001	1/20/1987	1/20/1987	The amendment changes the name of Atlantic Container Line.
010955	6/4/1986	7/19/1986	The Agreement authorizes the Parties to cross charter space and rationalize service in the trans-Atlantic trade.