### Question
Can you define what loyalty contract means?


### Answer
**Loyalty contract** is defined as the following in *46 U.S.C. § 40102*:

> a contract with an ocean common carrier or agreement providing for—


(A) a shipper to obtain lower rates by committing all or a fixed portion of its cargo to that carrier or agreement

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 40102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Regulation of Ocean Shipping > Part A-Ocean Shipping > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL**

