- Table of Contents - Executive Summary Competition analysis Facilitating effective negotiation Introduce transparency Self-regulation Figure 1 The Report Introduction Complaint by Hong Kong Auto (Parts & Machinery Association Complaint Hong Kong Shippers Council Yen Appreciation Surcharge Complaint The Yen Appreciation Surcharge mechanism Extent of economic loss Terminal Handling Charge Complaint Terminal handling charge costs Council's View on the Complaints Overseas Practices on Shipping Line Agreements Council Comment Council Recommendations Competition analysis Facilitating effective negotation Introduce transparency Self-regulation Annex A: Yen Appreciation Surcharge Annex B: Terminal Handling Charges in Major Asian Ports Annex C: Shipping Line Agreements & Competition Oversight in Other Jurisdictions Shipping Line Agreements Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Other Jurisdiction's Policies on Shipping Agreements Annex D: Recommendations from OECD