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 cooperate and coordinate the use and operation of their marine terminal facilities and related assets, including through the exchange of information and agreement on operational, logistical, environmental, security, and efficiency-related matters such as vessel scheduling, berth utilization including during dredging-related unavailability, equipment use, and cargo handling practices. The Agreement is designed to promote efficient utilization of marine terminal resources, improve service levels, reduce congestion, and enhance operational coordination at the Port of Tacoma, thereby benefiting ocean carriers, cargo interests, and the shipping public. The Agreement further permits the parties to enter into implementing arrangements, allocate resources and costs, and coordinate services and related administrative activities. The Agreement is limited to activities permissible under the Shipping Act and applicable Federal Maritime Commission regulations, and it does not provide for the regulation of rates or charges to third parties except as allowed by law.

Most Recent Filing	Date Filed	Effective Date	Synopsis
201469	5/7/2026	6/21/2026	The Agreement authorizes the parties to cooperate and coordinate the use and operation of their marine terminal facilities and related assets, including through the exchange of information and agreement on operational, logistical, environmental, security, and efficiency-related matters such as vessel scheduling, berth utilization including during dredging-related unavailability, equipment use, and cargo handling practices. The Agreement is designed to promote efficient utilization of marine terminal resources, improve service levels, reduce congestion, and enhance operational coordination at the Port of Tacoma, thereby benefiting ocean carriers, cargo interests, and the shipping public. The Agreement further permits the parties to enter into implementing arrangements, allocate resources and costs, and coordinate services and related administrative activities. The Agreement is limited to activities permissible under the Shipping Act and applicable Federal Maritime Commission regulations, and it does not provide for the regulation of rates or charges to third parties except as allowed by law.