Brussels Protocol Amending the Hague Rules Relating to Bills of Lading 1968 (Hague-Visby Rules)

Article 18 Each Contracting State may designate other authorities in addition to the Central Authority and shall determine the extent of their competence. The applicant shall, however, in all cases, have the right to address a request directly to the Central Authority. Federal States shall be free to designate more than one Central Authority.