Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Re:	WEST COAST PORT CONGESTION (LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH) - UPDATE

Dear NASA Member:

Further to its March 24, 2005, Trade Notice in regard to the above, TACA wishes to advise that the suspension of the Congestion Surcharge at the above ports will continue for a further period, through May 31, 2005.

Monitoring of congestion related issues at these ports continues. Prior to May 31, 2005, and depending upon prevailing circumstances, an announcement will be made confirming either a further period of suspension, or the reapplication of the Congestion Surcharge (which remains published in the relevant TACA Tariff at $200 per 20ft container and $400 per 40/45ft container, against an effective date of June 1, 2005.)

This cycle of monitoring and announcements/tariff adjustments will continue on a monthly basis until further notice.

The Parties to TACA are:

Atlantic Container Line AB Hapag Lloyd Container Linie GmbH Mediterranean Shipping Co. SA A P Moller-Maersk Sealand Nippon Yusen Kaisha Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd P&O Nedlloyd Lt

Best regards,

North American Shippers Association (NASA)
Joan Barrett
NASA Administrator