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 a VSA operating between U.S. Gulf Ports and Ports in Mexico and on the East Coast of South America.

Most Recent Filing	Date Filed	Effective Date	Synopsis
011539-021 011539-021-MC	3/22/2018	4/11/2018	The amendment revises the Agreement to provide for the transition that will occur following the combination of the container liner operations of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.; Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.; and Nippon Yusen Kaisha into a new company known as Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. effective April 1, 2018. Accordingly, Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. is added as a party. In addition, Companhia Libra de Navegacao is deleted as a party to the Agreement.
011539-020 011539-020-MC	11/5/2015	12/20/2015	The Amendment deletes CLNU as a party to the agreement, and revises the Applicable Law, Arbitration and Force Majeure provisions of the agreement.
011539-019 011539-019-MC	5/21/2015	6/12/2015	The Amendment adds MSC as a party to the agreement and changes the vessel provision and space allocations accordingly. It also revises the duration of the agreement, restates the agreement, and makes other corresponding changes.
011539-018 011539-018-MC	3/13/2015	4/27/2015	The Amendment deletea Norasia as a party and makea corresponding changes in the vessel provision and space allocation provisions of the Agreement.
011539-017 011539-017-MC	1/26/2015	3/12/2015	The amendment adds NYK as a party to the Agreement and revises the vessel provision and space allocation provisions accordingly. The Amendment also increases the number and size of vessels the parties are authorized to operate, extends the minimum duration of the Agreement and deletes obsolete material. The Amendment also changes the name of the Agreement, and restates the Agreement.
011539-016 011539-016-MC	6/25/2014	6/25/2014	The amendment adds Norasia as a party to the agreement, changes references to CSAV to refer to Norasia, and adds language relating to the transfer of the agreement to Norasia in connection with a corporate transaction between CSAV and Hapag Lloyd. The amendment also changes the name of the agreement and restates the agreement.
011539-015 011539-015-MC	11/5/2008	12/20/2008	The amendment adds Libra and CSAV as parties to the agreement and changes the name of the agreement to CSAV Group/HLAG Space Charter and Sailing Agreement.
011539-014 011539-014-MC	11/2/2006	11/2/2006	The amendment changes Montemar’s name to Compania Libra de Navegacion Uruguay S.A., changes the name of the agreement, and restates the agreement.
011539-013 011539-013-MC	8/3/2006	9/17/2006	The amendment deletes CP Ships USA LLC as a party to the agreement, adds Hapag-Lloyd AG, replaces CP Ships with Hapag-Lloyd throughout the agreement, and restates and renames the agreement.
011539-012 011539-012-MC	5/13/2005	5/13/2005	The subject modification changes Lykes’ name to CP Ships (USA) LLC effective June 1, 2005, deletes TMM as a party effective July 1, 2005, adds a new Article 7.10 to facilitate the transition, changes the agreement name, and restates the agreement.
011539-011 011539-011-MC	10/15/2004	11/8/2004	The modification substitutes Montemar for Companhia Libra de Navegacao as a participating party under the agreement.
011539-010	5/11/2004	6/14/2004	The amendment expands the geographic scope of the agreement to include ports in Colombia and the Dominican Republic, authorizes the parties to operate a second string of vessels under the agreement, increases the number and size of vessels to be used under the agreement, adjusts the parties’ space allocations, revises the notice period for resignations, deletes obsolete language, and restates the agreement.
011539-009	2/26/2003	4/12/2003	The amendment expands the geographic scope of the Agreement to include the Atlantic Coast of Florida and Trinidad and Tobago.
011539-008	9/13/2001	10/28/2001	The amendment deletes the Atlantic Coast of Florida from the geographic scope of the Agreement and adds Puerto Rico.
011539-007	4/5/2001	4/5/2001	The amendment replaces Mexican Line Limited with TMM Lines Limited.
011539-006	5/7/1999	5/7/1999	The amendment changes the Libra entity that is a party to the Agreement.
011539-005	4/29/1999	4/29/1999	The amendment substitutes Lykes Lines for Ivaran Lines Limited and restates the Agreement.
011539-004	11/24/1998	11/24/1998	The amendment changes the name of CMN to Libra and restates the Agreement.
011539-003	9/30/1998	9/30/1998	The amendment changes the name of TMM to Mexican Lines Limited and restates the Agreement.
011539-002	5/14/1998	6/5/1998	The amendment makes various non-substantive changes to the membership of the Agreement.
011539-001	10/24/1997	10/24/1997	The amendment changes A/S Ivrans Rederi to Ivaran Lines AS, updates the contact person for TMM, and adds Venezuela to the geographic scope of the Agreement.
011539	3/26/1996	5/10/1996	The Agreement authorizes a VSA operating between U.S. Gulf Ports and Ports in Mexico and on the East Coast of South America.