Discussion and Exchange of Information. In furtherance of the authorities set forth in this Article, the Parties are authorized to meet as appropriate to discuss and exchange information regarding the following subjects: a. Joint or independent acquisition and utilization of marketing materials for individual ocean common carriers and collections of carriers (conferences, alliances, joint services, carrier networks and other agreements to which ocean common carriers are parties) (all such entities collectively “Carriers”), shippers, beneficial cargo owners, and ocean transportation intermediaries; b. Commercial opportunities regarding Carriers. This includes vessel calls and rotations, operational efficiencies, cost reductions, the changing shipping environment, large ship operations, supply-chain technology, stevedoring, gate, rail and yard operations, warehousing, safety and security, customer service, and new product lines; c. Joint or independent acquisition, utilization, and best practices relating to operating systems and equipment, including operational metrics relating to the repair and use of chassis and containers, provided that this Agreement does not cover discussions regarding the purchase or lease prices for containers or chassis; d. Cargo handling practices and terms, gate operations and access, turn times, staffing, and infrastructure; and e. In addition, the Parties are authorized jointly to meet with and exchange information with Carriers, shippers, other marine terminal operators, beneficial cargo owners, and ocean transportation intermediaries regarding operational issues and performance criteria related to the Purpose. Nothing contained in this Article permits the Parties to exchange or share information that is subject to a confidentiality agreement or restriction prohibiting or restricting such sharing or exchange.
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Sources: Marine Terminal Cooperative Working Agreement, Marine Terminal Cooperative Working Agreement, Marine Terminal Cooperative Working Agreement