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11 USMX CARRIER MEMBERS ABOUT HAPAG-LLOYD, LLC Hapag-Lloyd completed the merger with UASC and strengthened market posi on as the fi h-largest liner shipping company in the world with one of the youngest and most compe ve fleets. With more than 12,500 employees in five sales regions and 125 countries, as well as a fleet of 219 modern container ships of 7.1-year average ship age and 7,184-TEU average ship capacity, Hapag-Lloyd offers 120 liner services in a global network to its customers. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the leading operators in the Transatlan c, La n America and Intra-America trades, with enhanced market pre- sence in the Middle East trades. ABOUT HAMBURG SÜD NORTH AMERICA, INC. Since December 1, 2017, Hamburg Süd belongs to A.P. Moller - Maersk, and is, therefore, part of the global market leader. This offers many advantages to customers of the Hamburg Süd Group: The most extensive global network, an enlarged geographical scope, the largest fleet in the world, and a state-of-the-art equipment pool ensure complete coverage of supply chain requirements and availability where needed. Within the shipping industry, Maersk stands for strategic vision and a strong financial basis. At the same me, Hamburg Süd will remain a commercially independent company with its own brand values. The Hamburg Süd brand will con nue to represent quality, reliability, and flexibility, in addi on to providing a specific service offering with outstanding local exper se and personal contacts in over 250 offices worldwide. Nothing will change, therefore, in day- to-day business for customers of the Hamburg Süd Group.