INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [59 STAT. (i) the rapid turn-round of ships; (ii) the efficient use of port facilities in the best interests of the prompt clearance of cargo of common concern. ARTICLE XI. In the event of there being any direct inconsistency between the pro- visions of this Agreement and the provisions of any agreement already existing between any of the member Governments, the provisions of this Agreement shall, as between such member Governments, be deemed to prevail, due respect being had to the provisions of paragraph 17 of Article VII, provided, however, that nothing in this Article shall be construed to prevent member Governments from entering into agree- ments to facilitate the working of traffic across national frontiers. ArTCLE XII. -Definitions. 1. For the purpose of this Agreement and its Annex, the definitions given in this Article have been adopted. 2. The term "inland transport" shall include all forms of transport Ante, p. 174. as referred to in Article X of this Agreement. 3. The term "Continental Europe" shall mean all territories in Europe under the authority or control of member Governments, but shall not extend to territory of the United Kingdom or of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 4. The term "territory under the authority of a member Govern- ment" shall be construed to mean territory in Continental Europe either under the sovereignty of a member Government or territory over which a member Government or member Governments is or are exercising authority or control. 5. The term "transport equipment and material" shall include, so far as the Executive Board deems it necessary for the execution of the functions of the Organisation:- (i) any items of fixed and mobile equipment, stores (other than fuel), plant and spares and accessories of all kinds specifi- cally intended and required for use of transport undertak- ings, including equipment required for use in ports, whether ashore or afloat; (ii) equipment and material specifically intended and required for the rehabilitation, maintenance or construction of roads, railways, bridges, ports and inland waterways; (iii) major plant and tools specifically required for the repair of transport equipment and material for use by transport authorities. 6. The term "traffic of common concern" shall include- (i) personnel, stores, supplies or other traffic to be moved in ac- cordance with the requirements of the Allied Commanders- in-Chief; 1750
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