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Date: Monday, June 9, 2008

Re: 

TRANS-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE AGREEMENT (TACA)

Received below from MSC:

Please be advised that due to the continued rise in Fuel Costs MSC has filed and increase effective July 9, 2008 to the Emergency Bunker Adjustment Factor (EBAF) as per below:

      * Effective Date:   EBAF, July 9, 2008
      * Tariff Number:   Mesu - 034
      * Rule Name:       EBAF from South Africa and or Indian Ocean to USA

         FROM:     Ports and points in South Africa and Indian Ocean
             TO:     USEC, GULF & Pacific Coast ports and points
Application :   Northbound Dry and Reefer Cargo

CURRENT EBAF AMOUNT: US$ 150 x TEU / US$ 300 x FEU

NEW EBAF AMOUNT: US$ 225 x TEU / US$ 450 x FEU