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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 operate a service in the trade between ports on the U.S. Atlantic Coast, on the one hand, and ports in North Europe, the South Pacific Islands, Australia, and New Zealand on the other hand.

Most Recent Filing	Date Filed	Effective Date	Synopsis
011931-010 011931-010-MC	7/5/2019	8/19/2019	The amendment provides authority for the Parties to make seasonable adjustments to capacity, with the service operating on a weekly scheduled during the peak season and fortnightly during the slack season. The amendment further serves to remove language regarding joint procurement authority, which has not been utilized by the Parties, while clarifying that the Parties are authorized to discuss and agree upon certain practical matters related to terminals and terminal-related services.
011931-009 011931-009-MC	8/31/2018	10/15/2018	The amendment reverts the service string to a fortnightly service frequency.
011931-008 011931-008-MC	11/27/2017	1/11/2018	This amendment increases the frequency of the service operated under this Agreement from fortnightly to weekly, and implements certain changes related to this transition to a weekly service.
011931-007 011931-007-MC	6/26/2017	8/10/2017	The amendment increases the number of vessels operated by the Parties in the PAD service, and implements administrative changes related to this latest version of the Agreement.
011931-006 011931-006-MC	7/7/2014	8/21/2014	The amendment authorizes ad hoc space charter ability in the event of service disruptions due to port omissions.
011931-005 011931-005-MC	11/26/2013	1/10/2014	The amendment returns the service to a fortnightly schedule.
011931-004 011931-004-MC	8/5/2013	9/19/2013	The amendment increases the frequency of the service from fortnightly to weekly.
011931-003 011931-003-MC	6/25/2007	7/19/2007	The amendment adds ports in Central America and the Caribbean to the geographic scope of the Agreement.
011931-002 011931-002-MC	5/10/2007	5/10/2007	The amendment removes Hapag-Lloyd as a party to the Agreement
011931-001 011931-001-MC	8/2/2006	8/2/2006	The amendment deletes CP Ships as a party, removes the limitations on Hapag-Lloyd's participation in the Agreement, and makes corresponding changes throughout. It also deletes obsolete language from Article 9, renames, and restates the Agreement.
011931	1/11/2006	2/2/2006	The Agreement authorizes the parties to operate a service in the trade between ports on the U.S. Atlantic Coast, on the one hand, and ports in North Europe, the South Pacific Islands, Australia, and New Zealand on the other hand.