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 discuss, evaluate and reach agreement with respect to matters pertaining to the interchange, transportation, use and operation of carrier equipment in the United States.

Most Recent Filing	Date Filed	Effective Date	Synopsis
011284-083 011284-083-MC	9/9/2020	9/9/2020	The amendment changes the name of HMM Company Limited.
011284-082 011284-082-MC	8/19/2020	8/19/2020	The amendment deletes Orient Overseas Container Line Limited as a party to the Agreement.
011284-081 011284-081-MC	7/6/2020	7/6/2020	The amendment changes to the name of Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd. and updates the address for same.
011284-080 011284-080-MC	1/31/2020	1/31/2020	The amendment revises the affiliations of certain existing members; specifically, COSCO SHIPPING Lines, Co., Ltd. and Orient Overseas Container Line Limited shall be treated as one party for all purposes under the Agreement. In addition, the amendment updates the names of Maersk A/S and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
011284-079 011284-079-MC	10/2/2018	10/2/2018	The amendment deletes Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.; Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line; and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. as parties to the Agreement due to the creation of Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. The amendment also deletes Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., which has withdrawn from the Agreement.
011284-078 011284-078-MC	2/6/2018	3/8/2018	The amendment adds Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (“ONE”) as a Party to the Agreement. The amendment also revises the affiliations of certain existing members, specifically Maersk Line A/S and Hamburg-Südamerikanische Dampfschifffahrtsgesellschaft KG shall be treated as one party for all purposes under the Agreement. In addition, the amendment deletes Alianca Navegacao e Logistica Ltda. and United Arab Shipping Co. Ltd. as parties.
011284-077 011284-077-MC	6/9/2017	6/9/2017	The amendment deletes parties to the agreement; revises the affiliations of certain members; and reflects updates to the name and address of a party.
011284-076 011284-076-MC	3/22/2016	4/14/2016	The Amendment adds Wan Hai Lines Ltd. as a party to the Agreement.
011284-075 011284-075-MC	1/11/2016	2/10/2016	The amendment adds United Arab Shipping Co. as a party to the agreement and updates the address of Hapag-Lloyd USA LLC.
011284-074 011284-074-MC	10/15/2015	10/15/2015	The Amendment deletes Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd.; Compania Sud Americana de Vapores, SA.; Companhia Libra de Navegacao; Compania Libra de Navigacion Uruguay S.A.; and Norasia Container Lines Limited as parties to the Agreement.
011284-073 011284-073-MC	12/18/2014	2/1/2015	The Amendment replaces A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S with Maersk Line A/S, makes changes to Article 6.3, and updates the address of APL Co. Pte Ltd.
011284-072 011284-072-MC	10/28/2013	3/28/2014	The amendment clarifies the agreement authority and makes several non-substantive clerical corrections to existing agreement language.
011284-071 011284-071-MC	7/31/2012	7/31/2012	The amendment deletes Crowley Maritime Corporation, Crowley Latin America Services, LLC, and Crowley Caribbean Services, LLC as parties to the agreement.
011284-070 011284-070-MC	4/3/2012	5/18/2012	The amendment adds Crowley Latin America Services, LLC; Crowley Caribbean Services, LLC; and Alianca Navegacao e Logistics Ltda. as parties to the Agreement.
011284-069 011284-069-MC	4/7/2011	5/22/2011	The amendment clarifies the authority of members to discuss and agree on matters relating to how chassis are made available to the market place.
011284-068 011284-068-MC	12/27/2010	12/27/2010	The amendment increases the authorized size of the agreement's governing board and updates the corporate addresses of American President Lines, Ltd.; APL Co. Pte. Ltd.; and Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd.
011284-067 011284-067-MC	1/19/2010	3/5/2010	The amendment adds the authority for parties to discuss, share information and reach agreement on processes relating to the return, maintenance, and repair of equipment, including processes necessary for compliance with state and federal safety regulations.
011284-066 011284-066-MC	11/24/2009	11/24/2009	The amendment restates the agreement and modifies the delegations of authority to the Senior Steering Committee, creates an Executive Committee and an Operations Council, and describes the voting procedures.
011284-065 011284-065-MC	2/8/2008	3/12/2008	The amendment adds MSC as a party to the Agreement.
011284-064 011284-064-MC	11/29/2007	12/19/2007	The amendment authorizes the parties to negotiate, agree on, or jointly contract for insurance related to the operation of a chassis pool.
011284-063 011284-063-MC	6/8/2007	7/23/2007	The amendment adds China Shipping Container Lines as a party to the Agreement.
011284-062 011284-062-MC	4/26/2007	6/10/2007	The amendment adds Zim as a party to the Agreement.
011284-061 011284-061-MC	3/29/2007	5/1/2007	The amendment changes the name of Montemar Maritima S.A., deletes Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd., and adds the Evergreen Line Joint Service Agreement as a party to the agreement.
011284-060 011284-060-MC	10/20/2006	10/20/2006	The amendment removes Australia-New Zealand Direct Line, Contship Containerlines, and CP Ships (USA) LLC as parties to the agreement, adds Companhia Libra de Navegacao, Montemar Maritima S.A., and Norasia Container Lines Limited as parties, reflects Hapag-Lloyd's new corporate names, and updates addresses for Hamburg-Sud and Yang Ming.
011284-059 011284-059-MC	3/29/2006	3/29/2006	The amendment updates Maersk's trade name, deletes PO Nedlloyd Limited and PO Nedlloyd B.V. as parties to the agreement, and adds Crowley Maritime Corporation as a party.
011284-058 011284-058-MC	9/13/2005	10/5/2005	The amendment adds authority to discuss, share information and agree on matters related to the establishment and operation of equipment pools at port and inland terminals.
011284-057 011284-057-MC	5/13/2005	5/13/2005	The agreement changes the name of Lykes Lines Limited LLC to CP Ships (USA) LLC and deletes TMM Lines Limited LLC as a party to the agreement.
011284-056 011284-056-MC	4/11/2005	4/11/2005	The amendment deletes Crowley Maritime Corporation as a party to the Agreement.
011284-055 011284-055-MC	6/4/2004	6/4/2004	The amendment adds Atlantic Container Line as a party to the Agreement.
011284-054	12/29/2003	2/13/2004	The amendment deletes provisions allowing for associate membership and adds language that describes more specifically the agreement authority regarding charges relating to the interchange of ocean carrier equipment.
011284-053	8/21/2003	8/21/2003	The amendment makes non-substantive modifications to the Agreement relating to the administration and management of the Association.
011284-052	6/12/2003	6/12/2003	The amendment adds Crowley Liner Service Corp. as a party to the Agreement.
011284-051	3/6/2002	3/6/2002	The amendment adds K Line as a party to the Agreement.
011284-050	10/1/2001	10/1/2001	The amendment changes the names of Australia-New Zealand Direct Line and Contship Containerlines Limited and deletes Contship Med/Gulf Line Ltd. as a party to the Agreement.
011284-049	5/16/2001	5/16/2001	The amendment adds COSCO Container Lines Company Limited as a party to the Agreement, and makes other non-substantive changes to the membership of the Agreement.
011284-048	4/27/2001	4/27/2001	The amendment provides for the establishment of an Executive Committee and makes other conforming changes to the Agreement.
011284-047	3/30/2001	3/30/2001	The amendment changes the name of Mexican Lines Limited to TMM Lines Limited, LLC.
011284-046	2/2/2001	2/2/2001	The amendment adds CMA CGM S.A. as a party to the Agreement.
011284-045	12/29/2000	12/29/2000	The amendment adds Yang Ming as a party to the Agreement, and deletes OOCL.
011284-044	12/11/2000	12/11/2000	The amendment adds Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. as a party to the Agreement.
011284-043	12/1/2000	12/1/2000	The amendment adds CSAV as a party to the Agreement.
011284-042	10/20/2000	10/20/2000	The amendment clarifies that the addition of new members does not require a binding vote of the parties.
011284-041	10/20/2000	10/20/2000	The amendment adds Hyundai Merchant Marine as a party to the Agreement.
011284-040	9/22/2000	9/22/2000	The amendment adds Mexican Line Limited, Contship Med/Gulf Line Ltd., Contship Containerlines Limited, and Australia-New Zealand Direct Line as parties to the Agreement.
011284-039	9/18/2000	9/18/2000	The amendment adds Lykes Lines Limited LLC as a party to the Agreement.
011284-038	9/13/2000	9/13/2000	The amendment adds Hamburg-Sud as a party to the Agreement.
011284-037	7/31/2000	7/31/2000	The amendment adds Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd. as a party to the Agreement and replaces Orient Overseas Container Line (UK) Ltd. with Orient Overseas Container Line, Limited.
011284-036	7/14/2000	8/28/2000	The amendment clarifies that the parties to the agreement are not authorized to negotiate, agree upon, or jointly contract for rates or compensation paid to motor carriers or port truck drivers.
011284-035	4/18/2000	4/18/2000	The amendment renames and restates the Agreement.
011284-034	11/19/1999	12/10/1999	The amendment changes the name of A.P. Moller-Maersk Line to A.P. Moller-Maersk Sea-Land.
011284-033	4/20/1999	6/4/1999	The amendment restates the Agreement and clarifies the authority of the members to discuss and agree on various matters related to the interchange of equipment. It also authorizes two or more of the parties to meet with rail and motor carrier operators to discuss and agree upon matters pertaining to the use and interchange of equipment, permits the members to establish voluntary guidelines for service contracts, and makes other nonsubstantive changes to the Agreement
011284-032	12/4/1998	1/18/1998	The amendment permits VOCC agreements to become members of the Agreement.
011284-031	2/17/1998	2/17/1998	The amendment deletes Neptune Orient Lines as a party to the Agreement.
011284-030	7/28/1997	9/11/1997	The amendment modifies the authority of the Agreement to include discussion of matters within the scope of EIDA which were pending, or decided by other carrier agreements to which one or more of the members is a party. The authority is further modified to authorize the members to meet with the owners or operators of inland equipment depots, equipment pools or inland terminals to discuss and agree upon the terms, conditions and procedures related to the use of such facilities, as well as joint leases, joint contracts and joint purchase of such facilities. The Amendment also modifies Article 7 of the Agreement to create an Associate Membership, which permits new members to join the Agreement and participate in all discussions and agreements, with the exception of free time and detention charges. Article 8 is modified to state what matters the Associate Members may vote upon.
011284-029	1/7/1997	1/7/1997	The amendment deletes K Line as a party to the Agreement, and makes other non-substantive changes.
011284-028	8/15/1996	9/29/1996	The amendment revises Article 5.1 by clarifying the Agreement’s authority of two or more parties to meet, discuss and agree upon matters in the trade. It also deletes language from Article 5.1 pertaining to the discussion of rates, charges, or other terms of transportation made available to shippers. In addition, it adds a new Article 5.7 regarding interstitial agreements.
011284-027	1/26/1996	1/26/1996	The amendment deletes Hyundai Merchant Marine as a party to the Agreement.
011284-026	12/15/1995	12/15/1995	The amendment deletes Senator Line and Crowley Maritime Corp. as parties to the Agreement.
011284-025	2/1/1995	2/1/1995	The amendment adds Crowley Maritime Corporation as a party to the Agreement.
011284-024	5/28/1993	5/28/1993	The amendment deletes Crowley Maritime Corporation as a party to the Agreement.
011284-023	9/16/1992	9/16/1992	The amendment adds Senator Line as a party to the Agreement.
011284-022	7/1/1992	7/1/1992	The amendment deletes Compagnie Generale Maritime as a party to the Agreement.
011284-021	6/1/1992	6/1/1992	The amendment adds Atlantic Container Line AB as a party to the Agreement.
011284-020	4/16/1992	5/31/1992	The amendment specifies that any party that withdraws from the Agreement will still be responsible to pay its share of agreement expenses through the period ending 90 days following the effective date of its withdrawal.
011284-019	3/9/1992	4/23/1992	The amendment clarifies that votes by the parties on matters requiring adherence that are taken via Telex or telephone require the same quorum of the parties and the same majority requirements as votes that are taken at regular meetings.
011284-018	3/5/1992	3/5/1992	The amendment deletes NSCSA as a party to the Agreement.
011284-017	2/27/1992	2/27/1992	The amendment deletes Jugolinija as a party to the Agreement.
011284-016	2/3/1992	2/3/1992	The amendment permits a neutral body to provide consulting services pertaining to the members' system of monitoring, billing, and collection of free time and detention charges.
011284-015	1/16/1992	1/16/1992	The amendment deletes Atlantic Container Line AB as a party to the Agreement.
011284-014	1/13/1992	1/13/1992	The amendment deletes Polish Ocean Lines as a party to the Agreement.
011284-013	12/23/1991	12/23/1991	The amendment deletes Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc.
011284-012	10/4/1991	10/4/1991	The amendment reflects the merger of Nippon Liner Systems with Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
011284-011	9/13/1991	9/13/1991	The amendment changes and updates names and addresses of some of the parties to the Agreement.
011284-010	9/13/1991	9/13/1991	The amendment reflects an address change for Atlantic Container Line AB.
011284-009	4/30/1991	4/30/1991	The amendment adds Lykes Bros' Steamship Co., Inc. as a party to the Agreement.
011284-008	2/7/1991	2/7/1991	The amendment deletes Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc. as a party to the Agreement.
011284-007	12/31/1990	12/31/1990	The amendment deletes Evergreen as a party to the Agreement.
011284-006	10/26/1990	10/26/1990	The amendment deletes Compania Trasatlantica Espanola as a party to the Agreement.
011284-005	7/20/1990	7/20/1990	The amendment adds Compagnie Generale Maritime and reflects change in the name of Crowley Maritime Corporation.
011284-004	7/19/1990	7/19/1990	The amendment adds Crowley Maritime Corporation, Jugolinija, and OOCL as parties to the Agreement.
011284-003	7/12/1990	7/12/1990	The amendment adds Compania Transatlantica Espanola, Lykes Bros, and Neptune Orient Lines as parties to the Agreement.
011284-002	7/11/1990	7/11/1990	The amendment adds Hyundai Merchant Marine and K Line as parties to the Agreement.
011284-001	7/10/1990	7/10/1990	The amendment adds American President Lines, Atlantic Container Line, Evergreen, MOL, NSCSA, Nedlloyd Lines, Nippon Liner Systems, and Polish Ocean Lines as parties to the Agreement.
011284	6/6/1990	7/6/1990	The Agreement authorizes the parties to discuss, evaluate and reach agreement with respect to matters pertaining to the interchange, transportation, use and operation of carrier equipment in the United States.