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	Exhibit 10.4
	 	EXECUTION VERSION






AMENDMENT NUMBER 8

TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT




          THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER 8, dated as of June 14, 2006 (this “Amendment”), to the Amended and
Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of March 7, 2003 (as amended, modified, restated or supplemented
from time to time as permitted thereby, the “Loan Agreement”), among CF LEASING LTD., a company
organized and existing under the laws of the Islands of Bermuda (together with its successors and
permitted assigns, the “Borrower”), FORTIS BANK (NEDERLAND) N.V., a Naamloze Vennootschap
(“Fortis”), as agent on behalf of the Lenders (in such capacity, the “Agent”), BTMU CAPITAL
CORPORATION (formerly BTM Capital Corporation) (“BTMCC”), a Delaware corporation, HSH NORDBANK AG,
NEW YORK BRANCH (“HSH”), a banking institution duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of Germany, WESTLB AG, a joint stock company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of
Germany, acting through its NEW YORK BRANCH (“WestLB”), NIBC BANK N.V. (f/k/a NIB Capital Bank
N.V.), a Naamloze Vennootschap (“NIBC”) and the other financial institutions from time to time
party hereto (each, including Fortis, BTMCC, HSH, WestLB and NIBC, a “Lender” or “Co-Purchaser” and
collectively, the “Lenders” or the “Co-Purchasers”) and West LB, as documentation agent (together
with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the “Documentation Agent”).




W I T N E S S E T H:




          WHEREAS, the Borrower, Fortis, HSH and BTMCC have previously entered into the Loan Agreement,
dated as of September 18, 2002 (the “Loan Agreement”), as amended and restated as of March 7, 2003,
and subsequently amended by Amendment Number 1 thereto, dated as of October 15, 2003, Amendment
Number 2 thereto, dated as of March 4, 2004, Amendment Number 3 thereto, dated as of April 30,
2004, Amendment Number 4 thereto, dated as of May 31, 2004, Amendment Number 5 thereto, dated as of
June 15, 2004, Amendment Number 6 thereto, dated as of June 15, 2005, and Amendment Number 7
thereto, dated as of January 17, 2006;




          WHEREAS, the parties desire to further amend the Loan Agreement in order to make certain
amendments to the Loan to Agreement (a) extend the Conversion Date from June 14, 2006 to September
30, 2006, and (b) amend the definition of “Eligible Container”, all upon the terms, and subject to
the conditions, hereinafter set forth, and in reliance on the representations and warranties of
Borrower set forth herein;




          NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, the
parties hereto agree as follows:




          SECTION 1. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Amendment and not otherwise
defined herein shall have the meanings assigned in the Loan Agreement.




          SECTION 2. Full Force and Effect. Other than as specifically modified hereby, the Loan
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms and provisions thereof
and is hereby ratified and confirmed by the parties hereto.




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          SECTION 3. Amendments to the Loan Agreement. Effective upon the date hereof, following
the execution and delivery hereof, Section 101 of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended by amending
and restating the following defined terms in their entirety:



“ Conversion Date: With respect to the Commitment of any Lender, the earlier to occur of (i)
September 30, 2006 (as such date may be extended in accordance with Section 201(f)), and (ii) the
date on which an Early Amortization Event initially occurs.”



“ Eligible Container: Any Container which shall comply with each of the following requirements as
of the date indicated below:





     (i) Purchase Parameters. Such Container conformed, on the date of
its original acquisition by the Borrower, with the Purchase Parameters in effect on such
date of acquisition;




     (ii) Casualty Losses. Such Container shall not have suffered a
Casualty Loss on such date of determination;




     (iii) Title. The Borrower shall have had good and marketable title
to such Container, free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens, on such date of
determination;




     (iv) Maximum Concentration of Non-Monthly Lease Agreements. If such
Container is on lease, then when considered with all other Eligible Containers owned by the
Borrower, the sum of the Net Book Values of all Eligible Containers then subject to a Lease
for which rent is payable on other than a monthly basis shall not exceed five percent (5%)
of the Aggregate Net Book Value;




     (v) Valid and Perfected Security Interest. The Security Agreement is
effective to create in favor of the Agent a valid and perfected first security interest in
such Container, subject only to Permitted Liens;




     (vi) Maximum Concentration of Refrigerated Containers. When
considered with all other Eligible Containers owned by the Borrower, the sum of the Net Book
Values of all refrigerated Containers will not exceed an amount equal to forty percent (40%)
of the then Aggregate Net Book Value;




     (vii) Specialized Containers. Each of the following: (A) When
considered with all other Eligible Containers owned by the Borrower, (i) the sum of the Net
Book Values of all Specialized Containers (including refrigerated Containers) will not
exceed an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the then Aggregate Net Book Value
and (ii) the sum of the Net Book Values of all Specialized Containers (other than
refrigerated Containers) will not exceed an amount equal to forty percent (40%) of the then
Aggregate Net Book Value, and (B) all Specialized Containers (other than rolltrailers)
acquired by the Borrower after the Restatement Date shall be twenty feet (20’) long, forty
feet (40’) long, or forty-five feet (45’) long;



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     (viii) Maximum Lessee Concentrations. If such Container is then on
lease, then, when considered with all other Eligible Containers then on lease, the sum of
the Net Book Values of all Eligible Containers then on lease to any single lessee will not
exceed the following:




     (a) if such lessee is set forth on Exhibit E hereto, twelve percent
(12%) of the then Aggregate Net Book Value; or




     (b) in all other instances not covered by clause (a), five percent (5%) of the
then Aggregate Net Book Value;




     (ix) Maximum Concentration of Finance Leases. If such Container is
then subject to the terms of a Finance Lease, then, when considered with all other Eligible
Containers then on lease, the sum of the Net Book Values of all Containers subject to
Finance Leases shall not exceed twenty (20%) of the then Aggregate Net Book Value;




     (x) Maximum Concentration of Non-USD Denominated Leases. When
considered with all other Eligible Containers owned by the Borrower, the sum of the Net Book
Values of all Containers subject to Non-USD Denominated Leases will not exceed an amount
equal to five percent (5%) of the then Aggregate Net Book Value;




     (xi) Compliance with ISO; Age; Term Lease. Each New Container
acquired by the Borrower on or after the Restatement Date shall comply with all of the
following: (A) be an ISO compliant Container (excluding any tank containers), (B) be less
than twenty-four (24) months old as of the date of acquisition by the Borrower, and (C) when
considered with all other Eligible Containers owned by the Borrower, at least seventy-five
percent (75%) of such New Containers (based on the sum of the Net Book Values of all such
New Containers) shall then be subject to a Term Lease; provided, that clauses (B) and (C)
shall not apply to the acquisition by the Borrower of $73,750,101 of New Containers from
Cronos Finance (Bermuda) Limited that occurred in August 2005;




     (xii) Purchase Price. The purchase price for any New Container
acquired by the Borrower on or after the Restatement Date shall not exceed its then fair
market value; and




     (xiii) Lessee Bankruptcy. If such Container is then subject to a
Finance Lease, the related lessee is not, to the knowledge of the Borrower or the Manager,
subject to bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings.”



          SECTION 4. Representations, Warranties and Covenants.




          The Borrower hereby confirms that each of the representations, warranties and covenants set
forth in Articles V and VI of the Loan Agreement are true and correct as of the date first written
above with the same effect as though each had been made as of such date, except to the extent that
any of such representations and warranties expressly relate to earlier dates.




          SECTION 5. Effectiveness of Amendment; Terms of this Amendment.




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          (a) This Amendment shall become effective as of the date first written above.




          (b) This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors and assigns.




          (c) On and after the execution and delivery hereof, (i) this Amendment shall be a part of the
Loan Agreement, and (ii) each reference in the Loan Agreement to “this Agreement” or “hereof”,
“hereunder” or words of like import, and each reference in any other document to the Loan Agreement
shall mean and be a reference to the Loan Agreement as amended or modified hereby.




          (d) Except as expressly amended or modified hereby, the Loan Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed by the parties hereto.




          SECTION 6. Execution in Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed by the parties
hereto in separate counterparts (including by facsimile), each of which shall be deemed to be an
original and all of which shall constitute together but one and the same agreement.




          SECTION 7. Governing Law. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES; PROVIDED THAT
SECTION 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW SHALL APPLY, AND THE OBLIGATIONS,
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK.




          SECTION 8. Consent to Jurisdiction. ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE
AGENT ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AMENDMENT, OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, MAY BE
INSTITUTED IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK AND
THE AGENT AND THE BORROWER EACH HEREBY WAIVE ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO
THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING, AND, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ENFORCING THIS AMENDMENT, THE AGENT, EACH LENDER AND THE BORROWER EACH HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS
TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY SUCH COURT IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING. THE AGENT AND THE
BORROWER HEREBY EACH IRREVOCABLY APPOINTS AND DESIGNATES CT CORPORATION SYSTEM, HAVING AN ADDRESS
AT 111 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10011, ITS TRUE AND DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR THE LIMITED
PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND FORWARDING LEGAL PROCESS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING, AND THE
AGENT AND THE BORROWER EACH AGREE THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON SUCH PARTY SHALL CONSTITUTE PERSONAL
SERVICE OF SUCH PROCESS ON SUCH PERSON. PURSUANT TO NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW SECTION
5-1402, THE AGENT AND THE BORROWER SHALL EACH MAINTAIN THE DESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF SUCH
AUTHORIZED AGENT UNTIL ALL AMOUNTS PAYABLE UNDER THE LOAN AGREEMENT SHALL HAVE BEEN PAID IN

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FULL. IF SUCH AGENT SHALL CEASE TO SO ACT, THE AGENT OR THE BORROWER, AS THE CASE MAY BE,
SHALL IMMEDIATELY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT ANOTHER SUCH AGENT SATISFACTORY TO THE AGENT AND SHALL
PROMPTLY DELIVER TO THE AGENT EVIDENCE IN WRITING OF SUCH OTHER AGENT’S ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH
APPOINTMENT.




          SECTION 9. No Novation. Notwithstanding that the Loan Agreement is hereby amended by
this Amendment as of the date hereof, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to cause a novation
or discharge of any existing indebtedness of the Borrower under the Loan Agreement, or the security
interest in the Collateral created thereby.




[Signature pages follow]




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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Amendment on the date
first above written.




	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	CF LEASING LTD.
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ DENNIS J. TIETZ
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Dennis J. Tietz
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Director






Amendment
No. 8 to A&R Loan Agt.




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	 	 	FORTIS BANK (NEDERLAND) N.V.,
	 	 	as Agent and a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ MERIJN ZONDAG
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Merijn Zondag
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ B. A. EGBERINK
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	B. A. Egberink
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Head of Corporate Credit Support





Amendment
No. 8 to A&R Loan Agt.



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	 	 	BTMU CAPITAL CORPORATION, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ CHERYL A. BEHAM
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Cheryl A. Behan
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Senior Vice President





Amendment
No. 8 to A&R Loan Agt.



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	 	 	HSH NORDBANK AG, NEW YORK BRANCH,
	 	 	as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ MATHIS SHINNICK
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Mathis Shinnick
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Executive Vice President
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ LINH. DUONE
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Linh. Duone
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Vice President






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	 	 	WESTLB AG, NEW YORK BRANCH, as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ CARYN SUFFREDINI
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Caryn Suffredini
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Director
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ SALVATORE BATTINELLI
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Walter T. Duffy III
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Managing Director






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	 	 	NIBC BANK N.V., as a Lender
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ MAURICE L. WIJMANS
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Maurice L. Wijmans
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Associate Director
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:
	 	/s/ AAT A. VAN RHIJN
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Aat A. van Rhijn
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Associate Director







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