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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.15

                         GLOBAL TRADE SERVICES AGREEMENT*

                                 BY AND BETWEEN

                               FORD MOTOR COMPANY

                                       AND

                      VASTERA SOLUTION SERVICES CORPORATION

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* Portions of this document have been omitted, with the precise position of
these omissions marked with an asterisk, pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment and such omitted portions have been filed separately with the U.S.

Securities and Exchange Commission.

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1.      DEFINITIONS...................................................     1
2.      RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES.......................................     3
3.      SERVICES......................................................     5
4.      STATUS REPORTS................................................     8
5.      RATES AND CHARGES.............................................     8
6.      INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS..................................     9
7.      NEW TECHNOLOGY................................................    12
8.      DATA AND CONFIDENTIALITY......................................    12
9.      FACILITY AND INFORMATION ACCESS...............................    15
10.     REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES................................    17
11.     CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP.........................................    18
12.     RECORDS; CONTROL REVIEW; AUDITS...............................    19
13.     TERM..........................................................    20
14.     TERMINATION, EXPIRATION AND TRANSITION........................    20
15.     INDEMNITIES...................................................    22
16.     LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.......................................    24
17.     INSURANCE.....................................................    25
18.     OTHER ARRANGEMENTS............................................    26
19.     DISPUTE RESOLUTION............................................    26
20.     GENERAL.......................................................    27

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                                    SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE A: SERVICES
SCHEDULE B: SELECTED FORD OPERATIONS

SCHEDULE C: LAUNCH PLAN
SCHEDULE D: MANAGED AGREEMENTS
SCHEDULE E: SERVICE OBJECTIVES
SCHEDULE F: STATUS REPORTS
SCHEDULE G: CHARGES / PRICING

SCHEDULE H: APPLICATION CONTROL REVIEW GUIDELINES
SCHEDULE I: PUBLICITY/ADVERTISING GUIDELINES

SCHEDULE J: PARENT GUARANTY

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                         GLOBAL TRADE SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Global Trade Services Agreement is made this fourteenth day of July, 2000
(the "Effective Date"), by and between Ford Motor Company, a Delaware
Corporation having its principal place of business at One American Road,
Dearborn, MI 48126 (hereinafter "Ford") and Vastera Solution Services
Corporation, a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at
45025 Aviation Drive, Dulles, Virginia 20166 (hereinafter "Vastera"). As used in
this Agreement, "Party" means either Ford or Vastera, as appropriate, and
"Parties" means Ford and Vastera. The Parties agree that the following terms and
conditions shall apply to the products and services to be provided by Vastera
under this Agreement in consideration of certain payments to be made by Ford.

                                    RECITALS

WHEREAS, Ford desires for Vastera to perform selected customs-related services
as further described in this Agreement.

WHEREAS, After careful evaluation of Vastera's proposals, Ford has agreed to
engage Vastera to render such services. After careful evaluation of Ford's
industry, business operations and needs, and Vastera's ability to satisfy such
needs, Vastera has agreed to perform such services. This Agreement documents the
terms and conditions of such arrangement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the agreements set forth below,
Vastera and Ford agree as follows:

                              TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.     DEFINITIONS

1.1    CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

       When used in this Agreement, the capitalized terms set forth below shall
       have the meaning indicated:

              (a)    "AGREEMENT" shall mean this Global Trade Services Agreement
                     between the Parties, and shall include these Terms and
                     Conditions, all Schedules, Attachments to Schedules, and
                     any revisions or amendments made in accord with the terms
                     hereof.

              (b)    "CONTROL" and its derivatives (including "Controlling
                     Interest") shall mean, with regard to any entity, the
                     legal, beneficial, or equitable ownership, directly or
                     indirectly of fifty percent (50%) or more of the capital
                     stock (or other ownership interest if not a corporation) of
                     such entity ordinarily having voting rights or the ability
                     of a person to elect or designate a majority of the members
                     of the Board of Directors or other governing body of such
                     entity.

              (c)    "CUSTOMS PENALTY LOSS" shall mean Losses incurred by Ford
                     or a Ford Subsidiary attributable to any fines, penalties,
                     or additional charges imposed by a governmental entity or
                     other legal authority as a result of alleged or actual
                     non-compliance with applicable customs-related laws,
                     regulations, or rules.

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              (d)    "DELIVERABLES" shall mean (i) all materials, including any
                     information, designs, specifications, instructions, data,
                     and any documentation incorporating the foregoing, designed
                     or created for Ford by Vastera in the course of performing
                     its obligations under this Agreement, and (ii) the
                     Services.

              (e)    "DERIVATIVE WORK" means a work of authorship based on one
                     or more preexisting works, including, without limitation, a
                     translation, condensation, transformation, expansion or
                     adaptation, which, if prepared without authorization of the
                     owner of the copyright of such preexisting work, would
                     constitute a copyright infringement. The term "Derivative
                     Work" does not include the preexisting work upon which the
                     Derivative Work is based.

              (f)    "EQUIPMENT" shall mean the computer hardware, attachments,
                     peripherals and other computer and telecommunications
                     equipment used to provide the Services.

              (g)    "FEES" shall mean the Transaction Fee and the Gainsharing
                     Fee as set forth in Schedule G.

              (h)    "FORD" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble to
                     the Agreement.

              (i)    "FORD GROUP" means Ford Motor Company, its Subsidiaries and
                     for purposes of this Agreement, Mazda Motor Corporation.

              (j)    "FORD PROPRIETARY PROPERTY" shall mean (i) facilities or
                     Equipment owned by Ford and used to provide the Services ,
                     (ii) Ford's Data, (iii) Intellectual Property owned by Ford
                     before the Effective Date, and (iv) other intellectual
                     property ownership rights created under this Agreement.

              (k)    "FORD'S DATA" means the information and data that is
                     proprietary to Ford and utilized by Ford to uniquely
                     operate Ford's business involving the importing and
                     exporting of its products, as that information and data
                     exists on the Effective Date and as it may evolve during
                     this Agreement.

              (l)    "GAINSHARING FEE" shall have the meaning set forth in
                     Schedule -G.

              (m)    "HSR ACT" shall mean the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
                     Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the related
                     regulations and published interpretations.

              (n)    "LOSSES" shall mean all liabilities, damages and claims,
                     and all related costs and expenses (including reasonable
                     legal fees, disbursements and costs of investigation,
                     litigation, settlement, judgment, interest and penalties).

              (o)    "NET 15TH AND 30TH PROX." is a payment term requiring that
                     (i) payments for invoices submitted prior to the 15th of a
                     given month are due on the 15th of the next month, and (ii)
                     payments for invoices submitted on or after the 15th of a
                     given month are due on the last day of the next month.

              (p)    "SERVICES" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1
                     of the Agreement.

              (q)    "SOFTWARE" shall mean the programming and program listings
                     (including Source Code and object code) used to provide the
                     Services , and includes any additions, modifications,
                     enhancements or alterations to such programming or program
                     listings and copies thereof.

              (r)    "SOURCE CODE" means both machine-readable and
                     human-readable copies of Software, as well as all
                     modifications or enhancements to such Software, consisting
                     of instructions to be executed upon a computer in the
                     language used by its programmers (i.e., before compilation
                     or

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                     assembly) in a form in which the program logic of the
                     Software is deducible by a human being, fully commented,
                     and including all related flow diagrams and all other
                     documentation and manuals.

              (s)    "SUBSIDIARY" is any corporation, partnership, or other
                     entity in which a Party has a Controlling Interest. For
                     purposes of this Agreement, Visteon Corporation and Mazda
                     Motor Corporation are not Subsidiaries of Ford.

              (t)    "SYSTEM" or "SYSTEMS" shall mean all computer programs
                     (both source code and object code, unless otherwise
                     indicated) including, without limitation, software,
                     firmware, application programs, operating systems, files,
                     and utilities.

              (u)    "TERM" shall mean the Initial Term (as defined in Section
                     13.1) and any Renewal Terms (as defined in Section 13.2).

              (v)    "TRANSACTIONS FEE" shall have the meaning set forth in
                     Schedule G.

              (w)    "VASTERA" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble
                     to the Agreement, and shall include any Vastera
                     subcontractors.

              (x)    "VASTERA'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY" means the computer
                     programs and systems including any associated files,
                     documentation and data that is proprietary to Vastera and
                     used by Vastera in the performance of Services hereunder,
                     and any modifications or Derivative Works based upon any
                     such program, system, file, documentation or data.

1.2    OTHER DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

Other terms used in this Agreement are defined in the context in which they are
used and shall have the meanings there indicated. Terms other than those defined
within this Agreement shall be given their plain English meaning, and those
terms, acronyms and phrases known in the information technology industry shall
be interpreted in accordance with their generally known meanings. Unless the
context otherwise requires, words importing the singular include the plural and
vice-versa, and words importing gender include all genders.

2.     RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

2.1    RELATIONSHIP

Vastera, in performing its responsibilities and obligations under this
Agreement, is acting as an independent contractor. Neither Party will have any
right, power, or authority, express or implied, to bind the other Party, and
nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint
venture, or agency relationship between the Parties. Ford and Vastera shall not
be construed as joint employers for any purpose. Vastera may retain
subcontractors to perform its responsibilities and obligations under this
Agreement in its sole discretion, and has the sole right to supervise, manage,
contract, direct, procure, perform or cause to be performed, all work to be
performed by Vastera under this Agreement. In the event that Vastera issues
Powers of Attorney or other written authorization to a subcontractor to perform
such responsibilities or obligations, Vastera shall provide a copy of such
written Power of Attorney or other authorization to the Ford Liaison as
designated in Section 2.2 of this Agreement.

2.2    SERVICE MANAGEMENT

       (a)    Ford shall designate a Ford Liaison, and Vastera shall designate a
              Vastera Liaison to:

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              (i)    Serve as the single point of contact for that Party
                     regarding such Party's performance under this Agreement and
                     communications with the other Party;

              (ii)   Assume responsibility for the overall supervision and
                     management of that Party's obligations under this
                     Agreement; and

              (iii) Serve on the Management Team.

       (b)    Ford and Vastera agree that material aspects of the performance of
              the parties under this Agreement shall be coordinated through such
              designated liaisons. In all cases the Parties will make good faith
              efforts to cause their respective Liaisons to respond in a timely
              manner to inquiries or concerns from the other Party's designated
              Liaison.

       (c)    The initial Ford Liaison is:       David Rich

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       (d)    The initial Vastera Liaison is:    Gary Boone

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2.3    MANAGEMENT TEAM

       (a)    Vastera and Ford shall establish an executive management steering
              committee (the "Management Team") made up of the Vastera Liaison
              (and any other Vastera personnel designated by Vastera) and the
              Ford Liaison (and any other Ford personnel designated by Ford).
              The Parties shall determine in writing the responsibilities of the
              Management Team, but shall include at a minimum the following
              responsibilities:

              (i)    review of the Parties' performance under this Agreement;

              (ii)   the facilitation of communication between the Parties; and

              (iii)  the overall management of the Parties' relationship as such
                     relationship pertains to Services.

       (b)    Unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties, meetings of the
              Management Team shall be held at least quarterly throughout the
              Term. At least two representatives of each Party must participate
              in Management Team meetings.

       (c)    The initial Ford members of the Management Team shall consist of:
                     Jerry Joyce, *
                     Frank Taylor, *

       (d)    The initial Vastera members of the Management Team shall consist
              of:

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                     Mark Palomba, *
                     Arjun Rishi, *

3.     SERVICES

3.1    SERVICES

Commencing as of the Effective Date and continuing throughout the Term, Vastera
shall be responsible for providing to Ford import and export trade management
services for selected Ford regions and selected Ford divisions and Subsidiaries
as further specified in Schedule A (the "Services"). Services will be provided
only to the Ford divisions, Subsidiaries, other entities, and regions specified
in Schedule B (the "Selected Ford Operations").

3.2    IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES

       (a)    There will be a phased implementation of Services beginning with
              the United States on the Effective Date ("Initial Launch"). A
              definitive Services implementation plan to transition the customs
              activities of the Selected Ford Operations to Vastera (the "Launch
              Plan") is attached hereto as Schedule C.

       (b)    Implementation of Services in any region outside the United States
              is contingent on:

              (i)    A Successful Implementation of Services in the United
                     States. "Successful Implementation" means meeting all
                     implementation-related Service Objectives ("Implementation
                     Service Objectives", as further defined in Schedule E) and
                     satisfaction of all Launch Plan milestones for the United
                     States (as further described in the Launch Plan);

              (ii)   No material breaches of this Agreement by Vastera that
                     remain uncured; and

              (ii)   Ford obtaining all regulatory, governmental, and other
                     legal approvals that are required in connection with the
                     implementation of Services (e.g., German Werks Council
                     approval, etc.). Within thirty (30) days of the Effective
                     Date, the Management Team shall begin the process of
                     assessing the applicability of and obtaining all such
                     regulatory, governmental, and other legal approvals. Both
                     Ford and Vastera will use good faith efforts to support the
                     Management Team efforts.

              Upon request by Vastera, Ford will discuss in good faith a waiver
              of some or all of the implementation requirements set forth in
              parts (i) through (iii) above.

3.3    MANAGED SUPPLIER AGREEMENTS

       (a)    Subject to Ford's contractual confidentiality obligations
              (provided that Ford will use reasonable efforts, excluding
              expenditure of funds other than nominal

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              expenditures, to receive the consents necessary to disclose to
              Vastera confidential information covered by such obligations),
              Vastera will manage and administer selected agreements between
              Ford and third party broker and freight forwarders (to the extent
              that such agreements apply to customs operations) that are
              identified and attached hereto as Schedule D (the "Managed
              Agreements"), as further described in Schedule A. *. Vastera shall
              also be responsible for the following with regard to the Managed
              Agreements:

              *

       (b)    Unless Ford provides its objections to Vastera and the affected
              Third Party Service Provider within a commercially reasonable
              time, Ford shall pay all Managed Agreement invoices that are
              reviewed and approved by Vastera.

       (c)    Ford shall not enter into

              (i)    any import/export customs-related modifications or
                     amendments to existing Managed Agreements without written
                     consent from Vastera, which consent will not be
                     unreasonably withheld or delayed.

              (ii)   any new import/export customs-related third party broker
                     and freight forwarder agreements without written consent
                     from Vastera, which consent will not be unreasonably
                     withheld or delayed.

                     *

                     Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as prohibiting
                     Ford from entering into broker and freight forwarder
                     agreements that do not relate to import/export customs
                     activities as described in Schedule A.

3.4    OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Unless a Party provides notice of termination or non-renewal of this Agreement,
Vastera will have the right of first refusal in regions in which Vastera is
currently providing Services to Ford and Ford Subsidiaries (based on competitive
terms and pricing) for providing Services to Ford Subsidiaries to the extent
such Subsidiaries are not included in the Selected Ford Operations, provided
that such Subsidiaries may maintain and renew any third party contracts for
Services in effect as of the Effective Date, and also may manage such Services
internally without offering the right of first refusal to Vastera. At the option
of the Subsidiary and with written notice to Vastera, any existing third party
contract shall become a Managed Agreement under the scope of this Agreement,
subject to any contractual or other legal limitations or restrictions.

3.5    SERVICES FOR DIVESTED BUSINESS UNITS

If Ford ceases to Control one of the divisions, business units, or Subsidiaries
listed in Schedule B (such non-Controlled entity is referred to as a "Divested
Business Unit") that receives Services, each such Divested Business Unit shall
continue to receive Services at the Fees then in effect pursuant to this
Agreement in accordance with the following:

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       (a)    For a Divested Business Unit for which the end of Control occurs
              prior the third anniversary of the Effective Date, such Divested
              Business Unit must continue to receive Services until the fourth
              anniversary of the Effective Date; and

       (b)    For a Divested Business Unit for which the end of Control occurs
              on or after the third anniversary of the Effective Date, such
              Divested Business Unit must continue to receive Services for at
              least one year following the end of Control.

3.6    SERVICE OBJECTIVES

Vastera and Ford shall mutually agree upon the metrics and service objectives
for the Services identified and set forth in Schedule E attached hereto (the
"Service Objectives"). Vastera will use reasonable efforts to meet all Service
Objectives; a failure by Vastera to meet a Service Objective is referred to as a
"Violation". In the event that Ford provides written notice to Vastera that
specifies a Violation, then the Management Team will promptly discuss such
Violation. Ford may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to
Vastera if, after the ninety (90) day period following the first Management Team
discussion, (i) the Management Team is unable to resolve the issue to both
Parties' satisfaction, and (ii) Vastera has not cured the Violation. For
purposes of this Section, a Management Team discussion includes any discussion
between at least two Management Team representatives from each Party. Both
Parties shall use reasonable efforts to cause the first Management Team
discussion to occur as promptly as practicable following Ford's notice to
Vastera of a Violation.

3.7    REQUEST FOR NEW SERVICES

Ford may from time to time during the Term request that Vastera perform a
service that is not within the scope of Services described in Schedule A (a "New
Service"). Upon receipt of such a request from Ford, Vastera shall provide Ford
with:

       (a)    a written description of the work Vastera anticipates performing
              in connection with such New Service; and

       (b)    a schedule for commencing and completing such New Service.

       (c)    appropriate pricing and service level commitments

Vastera shall not begin performing any New Service until Ford and Vastera have
executed a written amendment to this Agreement for the performance of such New
Service.

3.8    TRANSITION SERVICES

Vastera will, unless Ford requests otherwise in writing, provide Services to *
in the regions specified in Schedule B (with regard to these four entities, such
Services are referred to as "Transition Services"), provided that Vastera's
obligation to provide such Transition Services shall end with respect to a given
entity on the date that an import/export customs services agreement between
Vastera and such entity becomes effective, or at such time as such entity
terminates its agreement with Vastera.

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confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
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3.9    THIRD PARTY SERVICES

Ford may at any time obtain additional Services not within the scope of the
Services specified in Schedule A for the Selected Ford Operations from any third
party service provider. Vastera shall fully cooperate with and work in good
faith with such third party service providers. Nothing in this Agreement shall
require Vastera to disclose Vastera Confidential Information to such third party
service providers, except to the extent agreed to by Vastera in writing.

4.     REPORTS

       (a)    In order to facilitate the proper delivery of Services, Vastera
              shall provide Ford with periodic written status reports, the
              frequency and contents of which are further described in Schedule
              F.

       (b) Upon request by Ford, *.

5.     RATES AND CHARGES

5.1    TRANSACTION FEE

Ford shall pay to Vastera a Transaction Fee as further described in Schedule G.

5.2    GAINSHARING FEE

Ford shall pay to Vastera a Gainsharing Fee as further described in Schedule G.

5.3    INVOICING

Vastera shall invoice Ford for all amounts due under this Agreement for Services
performed on a monthly basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the period
starting on the Effective Date and ending on December 31, 2004, Vastera may
invoice Ford in advance for one-twelfth of the minimum annual Transaction Fee
amount set forth in Schedule G applicable to the month to which the invoice
applies, provided that Vastera may not submit such invoice more than five days
prior to the month to which the invoice applies.

5.4    PAYMENT DUE

Invoices will be payable by Ford Net 15th and 30th Prox. All amounts due and
payable to Vastera under this Article 5 shall be paid, at Ford's option, either
(i) by check payable to the order of Vastera or (ii) by electronic funds
transfer to Vastera from account(s) designated by Ford. Ford may withhold
payment of any Fees that Ford disputes in good faith, so long as Ford provides
written notice to Vastera of its intent to withhold payment.

5.5    ALL-INCLUSIVE RATES

The fees, charges, and adjustments set forth in Schedule G are all-inclusive,
and include all elements of any applicable tax. The Parties agree to cooperate
with each other to enable each

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to more accurately determine their own tax liability and to minimize such
liability to the extent legally permissible.

5.6    RATE REVIEW

With respect to each twelve (12) month period after the Effective Date, Vastera
shall conduct an internal review (the "Rate Review") to calculate * to third
parties that (i) manufacture, sell, or distribute motor vehicle-related goods or
services ("Third Party Fees") during that period, (ii) receive services from
Vastera that are substantially similar to Ford's Services, and (iii) pay *.
Vastera shall complete any Rate Review within thirty (30) days of such period.
At the conclusion of any Rate Review, Vastera shall furnish Ford with a letter
from a Vastera senior executive stating whether such Difference exists, and if
so, whether the Difference calculated by Vastera equals or exceeds *. If such
action plan cannot be developed to Ford's satisfaction within ninety (90) days,
or if Vastera fails to carry out a mutually acceptable action plan in accordance
with the schedule set forth in that action plan, then Ford may *.

6.     INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

6.1    FORD'S DATA

       (a)    Solely to the extent necessary to provide Services pursuant to
              this Agreement, Ford hereby grants to Vastera, a worldwide,
              nonexclusive, royalty-free, personal, nontransferable and limited
              right and license: (i) to use; (ii) to operate; (iii) to maintain,
              including, but not limited to, legally required record retention;
              (iv) to copy solely for backup and archival purposes; (v) to
              modify; and (vi) to create Derivative Works of Ford's Data as
              necessary to provide the Services during the Term of this
              Agreement.

       (b)    Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any
              reason, Vastera's rights and license(s) to Ford's Data shall
              terminate, and Vastera shall return all copies in all media to
              Ford, except to the extent and only for the period Ford's Data is
              necessary for Vastera to provide services to Ford during the
              Termination Transition Period, and thereafter returned or for such
              period of record retention as may be required by law or regulation
              in any jurisdiction in which the Services under this Agreement
              have been performed, whichever period is longer..

6.2    VASTERA'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

       (a)    Upon delivery or use of Vastera's Information Technology in
              performing Services under this Agreement, Vastera shall grant to
              the Ford and Ford Subsidiaries a limited nonexclusive and paid-up
              license to use, reproduce, modify and prepare derivative works
              based upon such Information Technology for the sole purpose of
              supporting the business of the Ford Group but only to the extent
              such use does not compete with directly with Vastera's
              import/export customs trade management services provided to third
              parties.

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       (b)    Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, or the end of
              the Transition Period, whichever is later, Ford's rights to
              Vastera's Information Technology to use, reproduce, modify and
              prepare derivative works shall terminate, provided that at Ford's
              option, Ford may pay the annual license fees set forth in Schedule
              G in order to license Vastera's Information Technology as
              necessary for the continued internal business operation of the
              Services by Ford Group or their contractors.

6.3    COPYRIGHTS

       (a)    FORD-SPECIFIC WORKS:

              (i)    Any original work of authorship created by Vastera in
                     performing the Services hereunder and that is created
                     uniquely for Ford or a Ford Subsidiary ("Ford Specific
                     Work") on or after the Effective Date, including but not
                     limited to Derivative Works based upon Ford's Information
                     Technology, shall be considered as a specially ordered or
                     commissioned "work made for hire," as that term is defined
                     in U.S. Copyright law (USC Title 17), and all copyrights
                     for such works of authorship shall belong to Ford or the
                     appropriate Ford Subsidiary. In the event any portion of
                     any work of authorship created by Vastera specifically for
                     Ford or a Ford Subsidiary in performing the Services
                     hereunder does not qualify as "work made for hire," Vastera
                     hereby assigns or, if Vastera has failed to previously
                     secure ownership of all copyrights in such portion from its
                     subcontractors, Vastera will use commercially reasonable
                     efforts to obtain title and assign all copyrights to such
                     Ford Specific Work to Ford or the appropriate Ford
                     Subsidiary. If such commercially reasonable efforts fail,
                     Vastera will create a materially similar alternative work
                     of authorship and assign all right and title to such
                     alternative work of authorship to Ford or the appropriate
                     Ford Subsidiary.

              (ii)   All Ford Specific Work referenced in Section 6.3(a)(i)
                     above shall bear a valid copyright notice designating Ford
                     Motor Company or the appropriate Ford Subsidiary as the
                     copyright owner.

              (iii)  With regard to each work of authorship created prior to
                     performing the Services hereunder for which copyrights are
                     owned or controlled by Vastera or for which Vastera has
                     rights to grant copyright licenses and which is included in
                     any Ford Specific Work referenced in Section 6.3(a)(i)
                     above ("Background Work"), Vastera hereby grants to Ford
                     and its Subsidiaries an irrevocable, nonexclusive, paid-up,
                     worldwide license under each and every such copyright to
                     reproduce the background work, to prepare derivative works
                     based thereon, to distribute copies of the background work
                     to the public, and to publicly or privately display the
                     background work without further accounting to Vastera, only
                     in conjunction with the Ford Specific Work.

              (iv)   Ford grants back to Vastera an irrevocable, nonexclusive,
                     paid-up, worldwide license under each and every such
                     copyright in such Ford Specific Work, with rights to
                     reproduce the Ford Specific Work, to prepare

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                     derivative works based thereon, provided such use is part
                     of Vastera's business of providing import/export customs
                     management services to others.

       (b)    NON-SPECIFIC WORKS: Any original work of authorship created by
              Vastera in performing the Services hereunder and that is not a
              Ford Specific Work shall be owned by Vastera and licensed to Ford
              and its Subsidiaries under the terms of Section 6.2 above.

6.4    INVENTIONS

       (a)    With respect to inventions which Vastera conceives or first
              reduces to practice in the course of performing Services and which
              inventions relate to such Services, Vastera grants to Ford a
              permanent, paid-up, nonexclusive, nontransferable worldwide
              license, with a right to sublicense only the Ford Group, to use,
              have used, and to otherwise practice processes covered by patents
              on such inventions, for the sole and exclusive use by the Ford
              Group.

       (b)    Vastera grants to Ford a permanent, paid-up, nonexclusive,
              worldwide license, with a right to sublicense Ford Group, to make,
              have made, use, have used and sell products and services, and to
              otherwise practice processes covered by any other patents which
              are now or hereafter owned or controlled by Vastera and only to
              the extent such a license is necessary to exercise Ford's rights
              in Section 6.4(a) above.

       (c)    In no event shall such license granted pursuant to Section 6.4(a)
              or 6.4(b) permit Ford to compete directly with Vastera in the
              provision of import/export customs trade management services
              provided to third parties.

6.5    IP WARRANTY/INDEMNITY.

Vastera warrants that the transfer to Ford and Ford's use of Vastera's
Information Technology, including related documentation, will not infringe any
proprietary rights (including patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets)
of any other entity. Vastera will indemnify and defend Ford from any claim,
liability and expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of any
breach of the foregoing warranty, provided that Ford notifies Vastera in a
timely fashion of such claim. Vastera's obligation to indemnify and defend Ford
will apply except to the extent that such infringement is directly attributable
to Vastera's incorporation of Ford's Information Technology into Vastera's
Information Technology. In the event a claim of infringement is asserted,
Vastera may replace or modify the Software to make it non-infringing, provided
that Ford approves that such replacement or modification achieves the
substantive results of the original version of the Software which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld, or Vastera may procure at its expense a license
for Ford to use the rights allegedly infringed.

6.6    MISCELLANEOUS

Vastera will neither assert nor transfer to another a right to assert against
Ford and/or its associated companies, or dealers or customers or suppliers
thereof, any intellectual property right of Vastera that is contrary to the
scope of any licenses granted to Ford or any of Ford's Subsidiaries in the
course of Vastera's activities hereunder.

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7.     NEW TECHNOLOGY

*. Ford and Vastera recognize that Vastera will develop and market new software
and systems during the Term that can be applied to Services. Vastera agrees to
offer such new software and systems to Ford in connection with the provision of
Services by Vastera to Ford.

8.     DATA AND CONFIDENTIALITY

8.1    SCOPE

During the course of this Agreement, the Parties each acknowledge that they may
be furnished with, receive, or otherwise have access to information of or
concerning the other Party, which such Party considers to be confidential. For
purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" is defined as information
that is disclosed in connection with this Agreement and is furnished in the
following forms:

       (a)    All data in whatever form pertaining to Ford and Ford Subsidiaries
              that is received, processed, or stored by Vastera;

       (b)    Any written information, including drawings, documents, financial
              statements and projections, product and product cycle plans and
              any other written information or machine readable data, of a Party
              furnished to the other Party which is either marked "Confidential"
              or contains a proprietary notice clause;

       (c)    Information, including demonstrations, which is furnished orally,
              if it is identified at the time of oral delivery as being
              Confidential Information and is confirmed as such by the
              furnishing Party in a written instrument delivered to the
              receiving party within fifteen (15) working days after such oral
              delivery. Such confirmatory instrument shall specifically describe
              the relevant Confidential Information and the date of its oral
              delivery and refer to this Agreement; and

       (d)    Any item of hardware, including samples, devices and any other
              physical embodiments, if an appropriate label is placed on such
              hardware by the furnishing party identifying such hardware as
              containing Confidential Information and such hardware is delivered
              to the receiving Party.

In addition, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed
Confidential Information.

8.2    NON-DISCLOSURE

The receiving Party shall, for a period beginning with the first date of receipt
of each respective disclosure and continuing for * thereafter or such period
during which information, data or records must be maintained under applicable
law or regulation, whichever period is longer, use at least the same degree of
care exercised by the receiving Party with respect to its own information of the
same nature as Confidential Information, but in any event no less than a
reasonable degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential
Information and to limit

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its disclosure to such of its directors, employees, agents, advisors or
subsidiaries on a need to know basis. The receiving Party shall be responsible
for the compliance by such directors, employees, agents, advisors or
subsidiaries with the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement.

8.3    EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS

The confidentiality and limited use obligations of this Agreement shall not
apply to information received pursuant to this Agreement which:

       (a)    is or becomes publicly known other than through a breach of this
              Agreement by the receiving Party; or

       (b)    is already known to the receiving Party at the time of disclosure
              as evidenced by the receiving Party's written documentation; or

       (c)    is lawfully received by the receiving Party from a third party
              without breach of this Agreement or breach of any other agreement
              between the disclosing Party and such third party; or

       (d)    is independently developed by employees of the receiving Party who
              have not had access to or received any Confidential Information
              under this Agreement; or

       (e)    is authorized in writing by the disclosing Party to be released
              from the confidentiality obligations herein.

8.4    OWNERSHIP OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Confidential Information shall remain the exclusive property of the disclosing
Party. The receiving Party agrees that Confidential Information disclosed
hereunder is being received subject to the disclosing Party's ownership rights
in such Confidential Information and, further, subject to all relevant
intellectual and/or proprietary property rights of the disclosing Party,
including the relevant laws governing patents, trademarks, copyrights,
semiconductor chip protection, trade secrets and unfair competition.

8.5    RETURN OF CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Upon the request of the disclosing Party, the receiving Party shall, at its own
expense, promptly return to the disclosing Party all originals and copies of the
writings and hardware in its possession which contain Confidential Information.
If any writing or hardware has been destroyed, an adequate response to a return
request therefor by the disclosing Party will be written notice, executed by the
receiving Party, that such writing or hardware has been destroyed.

8.6    USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Confidential Information shall not be copied or used by the receiving Party for
any purpose other than in connection with a Party's obligations under this
Agreement. With regard to Confidential Information which is covered by
copyrights belonging to the disclosing Party, it is agreed that the disclosing
Party reserves all rights therein. However, the Parties further agree that a
limited number of copies of written materials covered by such copyrights (not
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readable data) may be made by the receiving Party so that the receiving Party
can adequately use such Confidential Information within the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, provided that all proprietary legends and notices on the
originals are also reproduced on such copies and that each copy is controlled by
the receiving Party as an original in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.

8.7    LEGALLY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE

       (a)    If the receiving Party becomes legally compelled (by oral
              questions, interrogatories, request for information or documents,
              subpoena, civil investigative demand or similar process) to
              disclose any Confidential Information, the receiving Party will
              provide the disclosing Party with prompt written notice so that
              the disclosing Party may seek a protective order or other
              appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with the provisions of
              this Agreement. In the event that such protective order or other
              remedy is not obtained, or the disclosing Party waives compliance
              with the provisions of this Agreement, the receiving Party will
              furnish only that Confidential Information which is legally
              required and will exercise reasonable efforts to obtain reliable
              assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded the
              Confidential Information so disclosed.

       (b)    If the receiving Party becomes legally required or compelled by a
              governmental authority or agency to disclose any Confidential
              Information, the receiving Party shall promptly notify the
              disclosing Party of such disclosure. The notice of disclosure
              shall include, but not be limited to, identification of the
              authority or agency requiring or compelling the disclosure, the
              scope of the disclosure, the statute, regulation or other
              authority for requiring the disclosure, and exact copies of the
              Confidential Information disclosed.

8.8    RIGHT TO ENJOIN DISCLOSURE

The Parties acknowledge that a receiving Party's unauthorized disclosure or use
of Confidential Information may result in irreparable harm. The disclosing Party
may seek a temporary restraining order and injunction to protect its
Confidential Information. The receiving Party will not raise the defense of an
adequate remedy at law. This provision does not alter any other remedies
available to the Parties or any other defense to prevent an award of preliminary
injunctive relief to the disclosing party.

8.9    NO PATENT OR TRADEMARK LICENSE

Nothing in this Section 8 shall be construed as granting or conferring upon a
Party, expressly, impliedly, or otherwise, any licenses or other rights under
any patents, trademarks or any other intellectual and/or proprietary rights
which the other Party hereunder now owns or may hereafter acquire.

8.10   FORD AND FORD SUBSIDIARY DATA

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8, all data pertaining
to Ford and Ford Subsidiaries processed by Vastera or stored by Vastera shall be
treated as Confidential Information during the Term and for two years thereafter
or such period during which information, data or records must be maintained
under applicable law or regulation, whichever period is longer, and shall not be
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contractors of Vastera who have a "need to know" the same in order to further or
facilitate the performance of the Services and who are legally bound to respect
the confidentiality thereof. All such data shall be and remain the property of
Ford or the applicable Ford Subsidiary and Vastera shall provide Ford with
reasonable access to any such data. Promptly after the termination or expiration
of this Agreement, Vastera will return to Ford all of Ford's and each Ford
Subsidiary's information, data, and files in Vastera's then-standard format and
media, subject only to any legally required data, document, or record retention
or maintenance. Subject to Section 8.2, Vastera shall exercise reasonable care
for the protection of such data and shall maintain reasonable data integrity
safeguards against the deletion or alteration of such data. In the event that
any such data is lost or destroyed because of any act or omission of Vastera or
any noncompliance with the obligations of Vastera under this Agreement, then
Vastera shall, at its own expense, reconstruct such data as soon as feasible.

9.     FACILITY AND INFORMATION ACCESS

9.1    ACCESS TO FORD EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Ford agrees to provide Vastera (including its subcontractors), at no additional
charge, with:

       (a)    use of a reasonable amount of temporary office space at Ford's
              facilities for a period of time not to extend beyond *, as well as
              the office services (including duplicating and internal mail
              delivery services), office furniture, office supplies and such
              other items as Ford provides to its own personnel as of the
              Effective Date that are necessary from time to time for Vastera to
              perform its responsibilities under the Agreement (provided that
              Ford shall have no obligation to provide long-term office space
              and office services to Vastera); and

       (b)    reasonable access to data communications and connectivity
              (including with respect to Ford's LAN as well as local and
              long-distance telephone access and connectivity), each as
              reasonably necessary from time to time for Vastera to perform its
              responsibilities under the Agreement.

9.2    ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND FORD PERSONNEL

       (a)    Subject to Ford's reasonable discretion regarding confidentiality
              (provided that, for Ford's contractual confidentiality
              obligations, Ford will use reasonable efforts, excluding
              expenditure of funds other than nominal expenditures, to receive
              the consents necessary to disclose to Vastera confidential
              information covered by such obligations), Ford agrees to make
              available any information or access to Ford's personnel (including
              management personnel) that Vastera or its subcontractors
              reasonably requests to perform their respective obligations under
              this Agreement.

       (b)    With respect to either Party's obligations under the laws and
              regulations of any jurisdiction in which Services under this
              Agreement have been or are being performed, both Ford and Vastera
              are to make available any information or access to the Party's
              personnel as is required to satisfy the complying Party's legal
              obligations and responsibilities.

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9.3    PREMISES OBLIGATIONS

While on Ford or Ford Subsidiary premises ("Ford Premises"), Vastera will
examine the premises to determine whether they are safe for such Services, and
will advise Ford promptly of any situation that it deems to be unsafe. For
Services performed on Ford Premises in Canada, Vastera must furnish to Ford,
prior to payment of invoices for such Services, evidence of compliance with the
Canadian Worker's Compensation Act.

In addition, while on Ford Premises, Vastera's employees, contractors, and
agents shall (1) comply with the reasonable requests, standard rules, and
regulations of Ford regarding safety and health, personal and professional
conduct (including the wearing of an identification badge or personal protective
equipment and adhering to plant regulations and general safety practices or
procedures) generally applicable to such Ford facilities, which rules and
regulations Ford shall provide to Vastera upon Vastera's request, (2) not
possess, use, sell, or transfer illegal drugs, medically unauthorized drugs or
controlled substances, or unauthorized alcohol, (3) not be under the influence
of alcohol or drugs on Ford's Premises, and (4) otherwise conduct themselves in
a businesslike manner,

Ford may deny entry to Ford Premises by any Vastera employee, contractors, or
agents who violates any of the foregoing requirements.

9.4    CONDUCT OF VASTERA PERSONNEL

Vastera shall ensure that the Vastera employees maintain and enforce the
confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. In the event that Ford determines
that a particular member of the Vastera Service-related project staff (the
"Project Staff") is not conducting himself or herself in accordance with this
Section, Ford may notify Vastera of such conduct. Upon receipt of such notice,
Vastera shall promptly (a) investigate the matter and take appropriate action
which, if such member of the Project Staff is not conducting himself or herself
in accordance with this Section, may include (i) removing the applicable person
from the Project Staff and providing Ford with prompt notice of such removal and
(ii) replacing the applicable person with a similarly qualified individual or
(b) take other appropriate disciplinary action to prevent a recurrence. In the
event there are repeat violations of this Section by a particular member of the
Project Staff, Vastera shall promptly remove the individual from the Project
Staff as set forth above.

9.5    REQUIRED CONSENTS

Ford shall obtain such consents as may be required to provide Vastera access to
Ford's facilities as described in Section 9.1( the "Required Consents"). Ford
shall pay such fees as may be required to obtain the Required Consents. If a
Required Consent is not obtained, then, unless and until such Required Consent
is obtained, Vastera will act in good faith to provide the Services to the
extent practicable without such Required Consents, and Ford shall be responsible
for any reasonable additional costs associated with such alternative approaches.

9.6    POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Ford shall issue to Vastera Powers of Attorney or such other authorizations as
may be required by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which the
Services of this Agreement are being or will be performed. If Vastera issues
Powers of Attorney or other similar authorizations to other persons or entities
related to the performance of the Services under this Agreement,

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Vastera shall provide copies of such Powers of Attorney or other authorizations
to the Ford Liaison.

10.    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

10.1   AUTHORIZATION

Each Party represents and warrants to the other that:

       (a)    It has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into
              this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated by
              this Agreement;

       (b)    The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
              consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
              have been duly authorized by the requisite corporate action on the
              part of such Party; and

       (c)    It is in compliance with all applicable laws and has obtained all
              applicable permits and licenses required in connection with its
              obligations under this Agreement;

10.2   NON-INFRINGEMENT

Vastera represents and warrants that it shall perform its obligations under this
Agreement in a manner that does not infringe, or constitute an infringement or
misappropriation of, any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other
proprietary rights of any third party.

10.3   OWNERSHIP OR USE

Vastera represents and warrants that it is either the lawful owner of, or
authorized to use, the Vastera Proprietary Property, and that the Vastera
Proprietary Property has been lawfully developed or acquired by Vastera and
Vastera has the right to grant Ford the rights granted herein to Vastera
Proprietary Property, including the rights of access and use.

10.4   COMPLIANCE WITH OBLIGATIONS

Each party represents and warrants that its execution and delivery of, and
performance of its obligations under, this Agreement does not violate or
constitute a breach of any of its contractual obligations with third parties.

10.5   WARRANTIES

       (a)    Vastera represents and warrants the following to Ford:

              (i)    The equipment and goods selected by Vastera (and not by
                     Ford) in providing the Services will be free of material
                     defects, and suitable and fit for the purposes of providing
                     Services under this Agreement; and

              (ii)   All Services will be performed by Vastera in a professional
                     and workmanlike manner, in accordance with generally
                     accepted industry practices and standards.

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       (b)    Vastera will not be responsible and disclaims all express and
              implied warranties for any inaccuracies in Deliverables to the
              extent such inaccuracies are attributable to data and/or Ford
              Proprietary Property or Systems provided by Ford to Vastera.

       (c)    THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN LIEU OF ALL
              OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
              TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
              PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

10.6   REGULATORY AND CORPORATE PROCEEDINGS

       (a)    Each Party agrees to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals
              applicable to its business, obtain any necessary licenses, permits
              and Required Consents, and comply with any regulatory requirement
              or law applicable to the performance of the Services and their
              other respective obligations under this Agreement.

       (b)    Vastera has obtained and provided to Ford copies of all licenses
              and permits issued by any governmental authority or agency
              required by Vastera to perform the Services under this Agreement.

10.7   EXERCISE OF REASONABLE CARE

       (a)    Vastera shall exercise reasonable care or such other applicable
              standard of conduct as is applicable in any jurisdiction in which
              the Services under this Agreement have been or are being
              performed. Vastera's failure to exercise reasonable or such other
              applicable standard of conduct shall entitle Ford to
              indemnification, as provided in section 15.1 of this Agreement.

       (b)    If, in its performance of the Services or meeting the Objectives
              under this Agreement, Vastera wants to take any action or position
              that, in the judgment of a reasonable person in similar
              circumstances, would expose or subject Ford to a material dispute,
              challenge or enforcement action by any governmental authority or
              agency (including, but not limited to, changes in the historic
              classifications and historic valuations of Ford goods), Vastera
              shall provide Ford with written notice of the proposed action or
              position, along with an explanation and request Ford's consent
              prior to taking any action or position, prior to taking any action
              or position. Consent shall be given in Ford's sole discretion.

11.    CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

11.1   SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERNS

Ford serves from time to time as a contractor for the United States government.
The policy of the United States government expressed in Pub. L. 95-507, that
small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns will have the
maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts of the
United States government, and its clause entitled "Utilization of Small Business
Concerns and Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Socially and
Economically Disadvantaged Individuals," apply to Ford U.S. and its U.S.
suppliers, including Vastera. A copy of the foregoing clause is available from
Ford upon request.

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11.2   SOURCING AND COMPLIANCE

*. Vastera will comply with federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to
subcontractors of government contractors, including those relating to
contracting with small and disadvantaged business concerns (Pub. L. 95-507);
contracting with business concerns operating in areas of surplus labor (41 CFR
1-1.805); and contracting with women-owned business concerns (Executive Order
12138).

12.    RECORDS; CONTROL REVIEW; AUDITS

12.1   RECORDS

Vastera will create accurate records and books of account regarding its business
relating to the Services pursuant to this Agreement and maintain such records
for at least seven years after their creation.

12.2   CONTROL REVIEW GUIDELINES

Vastera shall cause all Vastera Systems utilized in support of Services to
qualify under the Ford Application Control Review Guidelines attached as
Schedule H.

12.3   GENERAL AUDIT

Only on * basis, Ford, upon notifying Vastera of the estimated scope and
duration of the audit will have the right upon at least * business days' prior
notice and during normal business hours to send its authorized representatives
to examine all pertinent documents and materials in the possession or under the
control of Vastera relating to any of Vastera's obligations under this Agreement
or any payments requested by Vastera pursuant to this Agreement. Except as
provided in Section 12.4 below, Ford will not have access to any information
relating to Vastera's other customers if the release of such information to Ford
would violate any confidentiality agreement with such customers.

Vastera will assist Ford's employees, agents, subcontractors, examiners or
auditors as may be reasonably required in testing Ford's data files and programs
created by Vastera in the course of performing its obligations under this
Agreement, including, without limitation, installing and running audit software.
If requested by Ford's external auditors or required by law (e.g., governmental
agency reporting purposes), Vastera will assist Ford in responding to those
requests and requirements, including copying.

12.4   RATES AUDIT

Ford shall have the right upon * business days' prior notice and during normal
business hours to have an independent certified public accounting firm ("Ford
Auditor") inspect, examine, audit and take extracts from or make copies of any
Vastera's records and books of account relating to whether or not Vastera's
Compliance Letters issued to Ford were inaccurate in any material respect. Ford
shall cause the Ford Auditor to agree that it will not disclose any financial
data

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regarding any of Vastera's third party customers to Ford, except that if the
Ford Auditors identify an inaccuracy relating to any Compliance Letter delivered
to Ford, then the Ford Auditor may disclose the nature and magnitude of the
inaccuracy to Ford.

12.5   AUDIT EXPENSES

All costs and expenses, related to such audits will be fully borne by Ford,
except for audits where a Ford Auditor identifies material inaccuracies relating
to Compliance Letters, in which case Vastera will bear the costs and expenses
related to such audit. A "material inaccuracy" as used in this section means an
error favoring Vastera equal to or exceeding *.

13.    TERM

13.1   INITIAL TERM

The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall expire
ten (10) years after the Effective Date, unless terminated earlier or extended
in accordance with this Agreement (the "Initial Term").

13.2   RENEWAL TERMS

After the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive
terms of three (3) years each (each of which shall be a "Renewal Term"), unless
this Agreement is terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement.

14.    TERMINATION, EXPIRATION AND TRANSITION

This Agreement may be terminated before the expiration of the Initial Term or
any Renewal Term in accordance with the provisions of this Section 14.

14.1   TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

       (a)    If either Party materially defaults in its performance under this
              Agreement and fails to either substantially cure such default
              within * after receiving written notice specifying the default,
              then the Party not in default may terminate this Agreement
              immediately upon written notice, as of a date specified in such
              notice. If the nature of the default reasonably precludes a best
              efforts cure by the defaulting Party within * of receipt of
              written notice, then the defaulting Party must promptly (i) notify
              the other Party in writing of such preclusion, (ii) commence
              curing such default with reasonable best efforts and all due
              diligence, and (iii) cure such default within * after receiving
              the original written notice from the other Party. In the event
              that such cure is not achieved within this * period, the other
              Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written
              notice, as of a date specified in such notice.

       (b)    Notwithstanding 14.1(a), in the event that a Party defaults in the
              payment of any charges or other amounts due to the other Party
              under this Agreement and fails

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              to cure such default within * days after receiving written notice
              specifying such default, then the other Party may terminate this
              Agreement immediately.

14.2   TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

       (a)    Commencing upon August 1, 2003, either Party may terminate this
              Agreement for convenience upon providing the other Party with one
              year's written notice of such termination, provided that such
              written notice must be sent by the terminating Party to the other
              Party during the period starting on *. In the event that the
              terminating Party fails to send notice during such period, such
              notice will be deemed null and void so long as the other Party
              responds in writing regarding such failure within * of receipt of
              the original notice.

       (b)    Commencing upon * written notice of such termination, provided
              that such written notice must be sent by the terminating Party to
              the other Party during the period starting on *. In the event that
              the terminating Party fails to send notice during such period,
              such notice will be deemed null and void so long as the other
              Party responds in writing regarding such failure within * of
              receipt of the original notice.

14.3   OTHER TERMINATION

       (a)    Ford may terminate this Agreement in accordance with the
              provisions set forth in Section 3.6 and 5.7. Either Party may
              terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions set
              forth in Section 16.2.

       (b)    Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written
              notice to the other Party in the event that any HSR Act waiting
              period applicable to the Stock Transfer Agreement among Ford,
              Vastera, and Vastera, Inc. (the "Stock Issuance Agreement", dated
              as of the date hereof) does not expire or is not terminated within
              45 days of the submission of premerger notification filings by
              both Parties.

       (c)    During the period starting on the Effective Date and ending sixty
              (60) days thereafter (the "Sixty Day Period"), either Party may
              terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party,
              provided that (i) the effective date of such termination will be
              the day following the Sixty Day Period and (ii) in the event that
              Vastera receives written approval or concurrence from the United
              States Securities and Exchange Commission of its treatment of the
              transactions contemplated by the Stock Issuance Agreement as a
              business combination applying the purchase method of accounting
              under generally accepted accounting principles, then neither Party
              may terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 14.3(c),
              regardless of whether notice of such termination has been provided
              to the other Party.

14.4   CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION

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Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement other than as a result of
an intentional breach by Ford, Ford, at its option, may provide Vastera with
written notification of Ford's desire to continue its access and use of the
Services for an additional twelve-month close down period (the "Termination
Transition Period") pursuant to the same terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement. The Parties shall be obligated to maintain the then-current pricing
(unless the then-current pricing is not feasible for Vastera to derive a
reasonable business profit, in which case the pricing during the Termination
Transition Period will be based on Vastera's actual costs plus * markup) for the
entire Termination Transition Period. If Ford does not provide Vastera written
Termination Transition Period notification within fifteen (15) days from the
termination or expiration of this Agreement, then:

       (a)    Each Party shall return to the other Party within a reasonable
              time all Confidential Information and other property (including
              intellectual property) of such other Party that it does not have a
              right to continue to use; and

       (b)    Commencing upon the expiration of this Agreement or upon any
              notice of termination, and continuing for a period to be agreed
              upon by the Parties, Vastera will provide to Ford, at the rates
              set forth in Schedule G, transition assistance reasonably
              necessary to transition Ford from Services.

15.    INDEMNITIES

15.1   INDEMNITY BY VASTERA

To the full extent permitted by applicable law and subject to the limitations
set forth in Section 16, Vastera will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ford,
Ford Subsidiaries, their directors, officers, and employees ("Ford Indemnitees")
for all Losses incurred by Ford Indemnitees in connection with all claims
(including lawsuits, administrative claims, regulatory actions, and other
proceedings to recover for personal injury or death, property damage, or
economic loss) that are related in any way to Vastera's (i) breach of any of its
obligations under this Agreement, *, or (iv) *. Vastera's obligation to
indemnify under this Section will apply regardless of whether the claim arises
in tort, negligence, contract, warranty, strict liability, civil or criminal
investigation or enforcement by any governmental authority or agency, or
otherwise except to the extent of the contributory or superseding negligence of
Ford.

15.2   INDEMNITY BY FORD

To the full extent permitted by applicable law and subject to the limitations
set forth in Section 16, Ford will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vastera,
its directors, officers, and employees ("Vastera Indemnitees") for all Losses
incurred by Vastera Indemnitees in connection with all claims (including
lawsuits, administrative claims, regulatory actions, and other proceedings to
recover for personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss) that
are related in any way to Ford's (i) breach of any of its obligations under this
Agreement, *, or (iii) * relates to:

       (a)    Ford's payment obligations under this Agreement; or

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confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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       (b)    Any inaccuracies in the information provided by Ford to Vastera
              pursuant to Section 9.2.

Ford's obligation to indemnify under this Section will apply regardless of
whether the claim arises in tort, negligence (including gross negligence),
contract, warranty, strict liability, civil or criminal investigation or
enforcement by any governmental authority or agency, or otherwise except to the
extent of the contributory or superseding negligence of Vastera.

15.3   ADDITIONAL INDEMNITIES

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 15.1 and 15.2, Vastera
shall be exclusively responsible for, shall bear, and shall defend, indemnify,
and relieve Ford and Ford Subsidiaries against and from liability for all Losses
resulting from bodily injury, sickness, or disease, including death at any time
resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, or on account of damage
to or destruction of property, including that of Ford and Ford Subsidiaries,
arising out of, or in connection with the performance of work by Vastera's
employees, agents, and subcontractors on Ford's premises except that Vastera
shall not be responsible for or indemnify against, defend against, or relieve
Ford from liability for claims arising from the willful misconduct or the sole
negligence of Ford.

15.4   INFRINGEMENT

If any Vastera Proprietary Property becomes, or in Vastera's reasonable opinion
is likely to become, the subject of an infringement or misappropriation claim or
proceeding, Vastera shall, in addition to indemnifying Ford as provided in this
Section, promptly at Vastera's expense use reasonable efforts to secure the
right to continue using the item or replace or modify the item to make it
non-infringing. In the event neither of such actions is reasonably available to
Vastera, and only in such event, Vastera shall remove the item from the Services
and the parties shall mutually determine an equitable adjustment to Fees that
reflect such removal.

15.5   INDEMNIFICATION PROCEDURES

With respect to third-party claims, the following procedures shall apply:

       (a)    NOTICE. Promptly after receipt by any entity entitled to
              indemnification under Sections 15.1 through 15.3 of notice of the
              commencement or threatened commencement of any civil, criminal,
              administrative, or investigative action or proceeding involving a
              claim in respect of which the indemnitee will seek indemnification
              pursuant to any such Section, the indemnitee shall notify the
              indemnitor of such claim in writing. No failure to so notify an
              indemnitor shall relieve it of its obligations under this
              Agreement except to the extent that it can demonstrate damages
              attributable to such failure. Within fifteen (15) days following
              receipt of written notice from the indemnitee relating to any
              claim, but no later than ten (10) days before the date on which
              any response to a request, notice, subpoena, complaint or summons
              is due, the indemnitor shall notify the indemnitee in writing if
              the indemnitor acknowledges its responsibilities and obligations
              with respect to such indemnification and elects to assume control
              of the defense and settlement of that claim (a "Notice of
              Election").

       (b)    PROCEDURE FOLLOWING NOTICE OF ELECTION. If the indemnitor delivers
              a Notice of Election relating to any claim within the required
              notice period, the indemnitor

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              shall be entitled to have sole control over the defense and all
              negotiations for the compromise, settlement, or resolution of such
              claim; provided that (i) the indemnitee shall be entitled to
              participate in the defense of such claim and to employ counsel at
              its own expense to assist in the handling of such claim, and (ii)
              the indemnitor shall obtain the prior written approval of the
              indemnitee before entering into any settlement of such claim or
              ceasing to defend against such claim. The indemnitor shall not be
              required to indemnify the indemnitee for any amount paid or
              payable by the indemnitee in the settlement of any claim for which
              the indemnitor has delivered a timely Notice of Election if such
              amount was agreed to without the written consent of the
              indemnitor.

       (c)    PROCEDURE WHERE NO NOTICE OF ELECTION IS DELIVERED. If the
              indemnitor does not deliver a Notice of Election relating to any
              claim within the required notice period, the indemnitee shall have
              the right to defend the claim in such manner as it may deem
              appropriate, at the cost and expense of the indemnitor. The
              indemnitor shall promptly reimburse the indemnitee for all such
              costs and expenses.

       (d)    LIMITATION. Any settlement or award of such indemnification claim
              shall be limited by Section 16 ("Limitation of Liability") of this
              Agreement.

15.6   SUBROGATION

In the event that an indemnitor shall be obligated to indemnify an indemnitee
pursuant to Sections 15.1 through 15.3, the indemnitor shall, upon payment of
such indemnity in full, be subrogated to all rights of the indemnitee with
respect to the claims to which such indemnification relates.

16.    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

16.1   LIMITATION

       (a)    (i)    Each Party's and each of its subcontractor's aggregate
                     liability for Losses resulting from its performance or
                     nonperformance under this Agreement regardless of the form
                     of action, and whether in contract, tort (including
                     negligence), warranty, or other legal or equitable grounds,
                     shall be limited to *.

              (ii)   Neither Party shall be liable for any Losses incurred by
                     the other Party that are attributable to a loss of profit
                     or revenue or to any other consequential, indirect,
                     incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages
                     suffered by the other Party, arising from or related to
                     this Agreement, even if such Party has been advised of the
                     possibility of such Losses.

              (iii)  Vastera shall be liable to Ford for Customs Penalty Losses
                     incurred by Ford or Ford Subsidiaries as a result of
                     Vastera's performance or non-performance under this
                     Agreement only to the extent that such Customs

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confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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                     Penalty Losses incurred in a given calendar year exceed a
                     threshold of * during that calendar year. For purposes of
                     calculating aggregate liability pursuant to Section
                     16.1(a)(i), only the annual Customs Penalty Losses that
                     exceed this threshold shall count toward such aggregate
                     liability.

       (b)    The limitations set forth in Section 16.1(a) above shall not apply
              to:

              (i)    Losses by either Party for bodily injury or damage to real
                     property or tangible personal property; and

              (ii)   Losses by either Party that arise out of the other Party's
                     gross negligence or willful misconduct.

16.2   RIGHT OF TERMINATION

In the event that the foregoing limitation of liability in Section 16.1 directly
precludes full recovery of a Loss by a Party (the "Damaged Party"), then the
Damaged Party has the right to terminate this Agreement upon at least thirty
(30) days written notice to the other Party unless and until the other Party
fully compensates the Damaged Party for the portion of the Loss that was not
recoverable due to the foregoing limitation.

17.    INSURANCE

During the term of this Agreement, Vastera agrees to maintain insurance in the
following amounts and coverage (including any applicable umbrella or excess
coverage):

       (a)    Workers' Compensation - Statutory limits or a State certificate of
              self-insurance;

       (b)    Employers Liability Insurance - *;

       (c)    Commercial General Liability, including contractual liability
              coverage - *;

       (d)    Automobile Liability - *; and

       (e)    Errors and Omissions Insurance - *.

Such policies of liability insurance, and any excess or umbrella policy carried
by Vastera above the limits specified above, shall be from insurers acceptable
to Ford and shall be endorsed:

       (a)    to provide that said insurance shall be primary insurance and to
              acknowledge that any self-insurance or insurance policy or
              policies of Ford shall be secondary or excess insurance
              notwithstanding any provisions in such policies regarding other
              insurance;

       (b)    to name Ford, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective
              directors, officers, agents and employees as additional insureds;
              and

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confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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       (c)    to contain a provision requiring the insurers to provide Ford with
              thirty (30) days' written notice of any cancellation or adverse
              material change in such insurance.

Such policies shall be from insurers listed in the most recent "Best's Insurance
Guide" as possessing a minimum policyholder's rating of "A-" (Excellent) and a
financial category no lower than "VI" ($25 million - $50 million of adjusted
policyholders' surplus). Certificates evidencing the required coverage will be
provided by Vastera to Ford upon request.

18.    OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

       (a)    Upon the execution of this Agreement, Ford and Vastera will
              discuss in good faith the following arrangements:

              (i)    *; and

              (ii)   *.

19.    DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If a material breach occurs or a dispute arises between the Parties relating to
this Agreement, the following procedure shall be implemented in lieu of
litigation, except that either Party may seek injunctive relief from a court
where appropriate in order to maintain the status quo while this procedure is
being followed:

       (a)    The Parties shall hold a meeting promptly, attended by persons
              with decision-making authority regarding the dispute, to attempt
              in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute; provided,
              however, that no such meeting shall be deemed to vitiate or reduce
              the obligations and liabilities of the parties hereunder or be
              deemed a waiver by a Party hereto of any remedies to which such
              Party would otherwise be entitled hereunder.

       (b)    If within thirty (30) days after such meeting the Parties have not
              succeeded in negotiating a resolution of the dispute, they agree
              to submit the dispute to mediation in accordance with the then
              current Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes of the
              Center for Public Resources and to bear equally the costs of the
              mediation.

       (c)    The Parties will jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator,
              seeking assistance in such regard from the Center for Public
              Resources if they have been unable to agree upon such appointment
              within twenty (20) days from the conclusion of the negotiation
              period.

       (d)    The Parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation
              and negotiations related thereto for a period of thirty (30) days.
              If the Parties are not successful in resolving the dispute through
              the mediation, then the Parties agree to submit the matter to
              binding arbitration or a private adjudicator.

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confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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       (e)    Mediation or arbitration shall take place in Pittsburgh,
              Pennsylvania unless otherwise agreed by the parties. Equitable
              remedies shall be available in any arbitration. Punitive damages
              shall not be awarded. This Section is subject to the Federal
              Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.A. Section 1 ET SEQ.

       (f)    In the event of arbitration, the Parties agree that the award of
              the arbitrator shall be (1) the sole and exclusive remedy between
              them regarding any claims, counterclaims, or issues presented to
              the arbitrator; (2) final and subject to no judicial review; and
              (3) made and shall promptly be payable in U.S. dollars free of any
              tax, deduction, or offset. The Parties further agree that any
              costs, fees, or taxes incident to enforcing the award shall, to
              the maximum extent permitted by law, be charged against the Party
              resisting such enforcement. The Parties hereto agree that judgment
              on the arbitration award may be entered and enforced in any court
              of competent jurisdiction. Each Party shall, except as otherwise
              provided herein, be responsible for its own costs, including legal
              fees, incurred in the course of any arbitration proceedings. The
              fees of the arbitrator shall be divided evenly between the
              Parties.

20.    GENERAL

20.1   FORCE MAJEURE

Either Party's delay or failure to perform (except for a Party's payment
obligation) shall be excused for so long as, and to the extent that, it is
prevented from performing any of its obligations under this Agreement, in whole
or in part, as a result of delays caused by fire, flood, earthquake, elements of
nature or acts of God, riots, civil disorders, rebellions or revolutions in any
country, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of such Party (a
"Force Majeure Event"). The non-performing Party shall promptly notify the other
Party of the circumstances causing its delay or failure to perform and of its
plans and efforts to implement a workaround solution. For as long as such
circumstances prevail, the Party whose performance is delayed or hindered shall
continue to use reasonable efforts to minimize the length and effect of delays
and shall re-commence performance after the cessation of the Force Majeure
Event.

20.2   ADVERTISING/PUBLICITY

Any reference to Ford or any of its associated companies or use of Ford's or a
Ford Subsidiary's trade marks or logos by Vastera in any advertising or
publicity materials will comply with Ford's Publicity/Advertising Guidelines
(MSP10-150), attached as Schedule I.

20.3   NON-SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES

       (a)    During the Term, Ford or any Ford Subsidiary will not solicit or
              hire for employment any then-current employees of Vastera without
              prior written approval from Vastera, which approval may be
              withheld in Vastera's sole discretion. If a Vastera employee
              terminates his or her employment with Vastera, then such employee
              may be hired by Ford or a Ford Subsidiary no sooner than six
              months from the date that such employee's employment is
              terminated.

       (b)    During the Term, except for Ford employees seconded to Vastera,
              Vastera will not solicit or hire for employment any then-current
              employees of Ford or Ford Subsidiaries without prior written
              approval from Ford or the applicable Ford

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              Subsidiary, which approval may be withheld in the employing
              company's sole discretion. If a Ford or Ford Subsidiary employee
              terminates his or her employment with Ford or the applicable Ford
              Subsidiary, then such employee may be hired by Vastera no sooner
              than six months from the date that such employee's employment is
              terminated.

       (c)    Nothing contained in this Section shall preclude either Ford, a
              Ford Subsidiary, or Vastera from making general solicitations
              through advertisements or otherwise that are not specifically
              targeted to such employees.

20.4   BINDING NATURE AND ASSIGNMENT

This Agreement shall be binding on the Parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, neither
Party shall assign this Agreement or delegate such Party's obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of the other, except that either Party may
assign this Agreement without the consent of the other Party to an entity that
acquires all, or substantially all, of the business of the assigning Party
(provided that such entity is not a competitor of (i) Vastera (if Ford is the
assigning Party) or (ii) Ford or Ford Subsidiaries (if Vastera is the assigning
Party).

20.5   ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT; WAIVER

This Agreement, including the Schedules referred to herein and attached hereto
constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, with
respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. No amendment or
modification or waiver of a breach of any term or condition of this Agreement
shall be valid unless set forth in a writing signed by each of the Parties. The
failure of a Party to enforce, or the delay by either of them in enforcing, any
of their respective rights under this Agreement will not be deemed a continuing
waiver or a modification of any rights hereunder and a Party may, within the
time provided by applicable law and consistent with the provisions of this
Agreement, commence appropriate legal proceedings to enforce any or all of its
rights.

20.6   NOTICES

All notices, requests, demands, and determinations under this Agreement (other
than routine operational communications), shall be in writing and shall be
deemed duly given (i) when delivered by hand, (ii) one (1) day after being given
to an express, overnight courier with a reliable system for tracking delivery,
or (iii) six (6) calendar days after the day of mailing, when mailed by United
States mail, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, and addressed as follows:

       In the case of Ford:       Ford Motor Company
                                  One American Road, 11th Floor
                                  Dearborn, Michigan 48126
                                  ATTENTION: Vice President, Material Planning
                                  and Logistics

       With copies to:            Ford Motor Company
                                  The American Road
                                  Dearborn, Michigan 48121
                                  ATTENTION: Assistant Tax Officer,
                                  Corporate Finance

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                                  Ford Motor Company
                                  Office of the General Counsel
                                  One American Road, WHQ Suite 320
                                  Dearborn, Michigan 48126
                                  ATTENTION: Assistant General Counsel
                                  -- Transactions

       In the case of Vastera:    Vastera Solution Services Corporation
                                  45025 Aviation Drive
                                  Dulles, Virginia 20190-5602
                                  ATTENTION:  General Counsel

       With copies to:            Vastera Solution Services Corporation
                                  45025 Aviation Drive
                                  Dulles, Virginia 20190-5602
                                  ATTENTION: Vastera designated Liaison

A Party may from time to time change its address or designee for notification
purposes by giving the other prior written notice of the new address or designee
and the date upon which it will become effective.

20.7   COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, all of which taken
together shall constitute one single agreement between the Parties hereto.

20.8   SEVERABILITY

In the event that any provision of this Agreement conflicts with the law under
which this Agreement is to be construed or if any such provision is held invalid
by an arbitrator or a court with jurisdiction over the Parties, such provision
shall be deemed to be restated to reflect as nearly as possible the original
intentions of the Parties in accordance with applicable law. The remainder of
this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

20.9   CONSENTS AND APPROVAL

Except where expressly provided as being in the discretion of a Party, where
agreement, approval, acceptance, consent, or similar action by either Party is
required under this Agreement, such action shall not be unreasonably delayed or
withheld.

20.10  SURVIVAL

Any provision of this Agreement which contemplates performance or observance
after any termination or expiration of this Agreement (in whole or in part)
shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement and continue in
full force and effect.

20.11  THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES

This Agreement is entered into solely between, and may be enforced only by, Ford
and Vastera. This Agreement shall not be deemed to create any rights in third
parties, including suppliers and customers of a Party, or to create any
obligations of a Party to any such third parties.

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20.12  CHOICE OF LAW

This Agreement and performance under it shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan without regard to its choice
of law principles.

20.13  NEGOTIATED TERMS

The Parties agree that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are the result
of negotiations between the Parties and that this Agreement shall not be
construed in favor of or against any Party by reason of the extent to which any
Party or its professional advisors participated in the preparation of this
Agreement.

20.14  TITLES AND HEADINGS

Titles and headings of Sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and
will not affect the construction of any provision of this Agreement.

20.15  NO INDIVIDUAL AUTHORITY

Neither Party shall, without the express, prior written consent of the other
Party, take any action for or on behalf of or in the name of the other Party,
assume, undertake, or enter into any commitment, debt, duty or obligation
binding upon the other Party, except for actions taken pursuant to agreements
entered into between such Party or its Affiliates and any other Party.

20.15  PARENT GUARANTY

In connection with this Agreement, Ford and Vastera, Inc. have executed a Parent
Guaranty, attached hereto as Schedule J.

20.16  GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING

In entering into this Agreement, Ford and Vastera each acknowledge and agree
that all aspects of the relationship between Ford and Vastera contemplated by
this Agreement, including the performance of all obligations under this
Agreement, will be governed by the fundamental principle of good faith and fair
dealing.

21.    INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

All Schedules and attachments attached hereto are hereby incorporated by
reference into this Agreement. Any amendments to this Agreement, Schedules and
attachments, and any other schedules and attachments that are agreed upon by the
Parties after the Effective Date, shall likewise be incorporated by reference
into this Agreement. Any conflict among or between the documents making up this
Agreement will be resolved in accordance with the following order of precedence
(in descending order of precedence): (1) This Agreement; (2) the remaining
Schedules; and (3) the attachments to the Schedules.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY                       VASTERA SOLUTION SERVICES CORPORATION

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By: /s/ Frank Taylor                     By: /s/ Arjun Rishi

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                                                                   Exhibit 10.16

                                                                 EXECUTABLE COPY

                           STOCK TRANSFER AGREEMENT*

            This Stock Transfer Agreement (the "AGREEMENT") dated as of this
fourteenth day of July, 2000 (the "Effective Date"), is entered into by and
among Vastera, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("VASTERA"), Vastera Solution
Services Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Vastera ("SSC") and Ford Motor Company, a Delaware corporation ("FORD").

            WHEREAS, Vastera and Ford have been discussing certain arrangements
regarding Ford's and Vastera's import/export customs service operations;

            WHEREAS, in connection with such discussions, SSC and Ford are, as
of the date hereof, executing the Related Agreements; and

            WHEREAS, Vastera has agreed to issue to SSC certain of its shares of
common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "COMMON STOCK") and SSC has agreed
to transfer such shares to Ford as consideration for the execution and delivery
by Ford of this Agreement and the Related Agreements;

            NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the
mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are here acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree as follows:

      1.    Transfer of the Common Stock.

            1.1.  Agreement of Transfer. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement and upon the basis of the representations,
warranties and covenants contained in this Agreement, Ford agrees to acquire
from SSC and SSC agrees to transfer to Ford at Closing, free and clear of any
Encumbrances whatsoever, the greater of (i) 5,333,333 shares of the Common Stock
of Vastera and (ii) 20% of the Common Stock of Vastera calculated on a fully
diluted basis as of the Closing. The shares of Common Stock to be purchased by
Ford are herein referred to as the "SHARES."

                  (b)   In exchange for the Shares, Ford shall execute and
delivery to SSC the Related Agreements.

                  (c)   The parties to the Additional Agreements shall execute
and deliver the Additional Agreements.

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* Portions of this document have been omitted, with the precise position of
these omissions marked with an asterisk, pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment and such omitted portions have been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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            1.2   Closing; Delivery of Common Stock.

                  (a)   The closing (the "CLOSING") for the acquisition and
transfer of the Shares shall take place within five (5) business days following
satisfaction of the conditions to Closing set forth in this Agreement or the
written waiver thereof by the party entitled to the benefit of such conditions.

                  (b)   At the Closing and subject to the terms and conditions
herein, SSC shall deliver to Ford one or more certificates representing the
number of Shares of Common Stock to be received by Ford which Ford is purchasing
from SSC upon delivery to SSC of the Related Agreements, fully executed by Ford.

      2.    Conditions of SSC's Obligations at Closing.

      The obligation of SSC to transfer the Shares to Ford is subject to the
satisfaction, on or before the Closing, of the following conditions unless any
such conditions are waived in writing by SSC:

      2.1   Related Agreements and Additional Agreements. Ford shall have
delivered to SSC the Related Agreements and the Additional Agreements that have
been fully executed by Ford.

      2.2.  Representations and Warranties True at Closing. The representations
and warranties made by Ford in Section 7 of this Agreement shall be true,
complete and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing with the
same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and
as of the date of this Agreement (except in the case of any representation or
warranty that by its terms is made solely as of a specific date, which need be
accurate only as of such date).

      2.3.  Covenant Compliance. Ford shall have performed or complied with in
all material respects their agreements and covenants contained in this Agreement
and the Related Agreements to be performed or complied with at or prior to the
Closing.

      2.4   HSR Act. Any waiting period applicable to the purchase and sale of
the Shares under the HSR Act shall have terminated or expired.

      2.5   No Adverse Change. On the Closing Date, the Business shall not have
been or then be materially adversely affected in any way as a result of any
casualty or disaster, accident, labor dispute, exercise of the power of eminent
domain or other governmental act or any other fortuitous event, act of God or
the public enemy, nor shall have there occurred any material adverse change in
the Business.

      2.6   Litigation. No suit, action or other proceeding shall be pending or
threatened before any court or governmental agency seeking to restrain, prohibit
or to obtain damages or other relief in connection with this Agreement or the
Related

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Agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby and there shall have been no investigation or inquiry made or commenced
by any governmental agency in connection with this Agreement or the Related
Agreements or the transactions contemplated by hereby or thereby.

      2.7   Business Combination Accounting Treatment. Vastera shall have
received written approval or concurrence from the SEC of its treatment of the
transaction contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated by the Related
Agreements as a business combination applying the purchase method of accounting
under GAAP. This condition shall be deemed waived by Vastera in the event that
no such written approval or concurrence has been received by Vastera within
sixty (60) days of the Effective Date.

      3.    Conditions of Ford's Obligations at Closing.

      The obligation of Ford to acquire the Shares is, at its option, subject to
the satisfaction, at Closing, of the following conditions unless any such
conditions are waived in writing by Ford:

      3.1   Related Agreements and Additional Agreements. SSC shall have
delivered to Ford the Related Agreements and the Additional Agreements that have
been fully executed bythe parties to such Related Agreements and Additional
Agreements other than Ford.

      3.2   Representations and Warranties True at Closing. The representations
and warranties made by SSC and by Vastera in Section 6 of this Agreement shall
be true, complete and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing
with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made
on and as of such date (except in the case of any representation or warranty
that by its terms is made solely as of a specific date, which need be accurate
only as of such date).

      3.3   Covenant Compliance. SSC and Vastera shall have performed or
complied with in all material respects their agreements and covenants contained
in this Agreement and the Related Agreements to be performed or complied with at
or prior to Closing.

      3.4   Corporate Proceedings. All corporate and other proceedings required
to be taken by SSC or Vastera in connection with the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement and the Related Agreements and all documents incident thereto
shall be satisfactory in form and substance to Ford and Ford shall have received
all such counterpart originals or certified or other copies of such documents as
it shall reasonably request.

      3.5   Secretary's Certificate. SSC shall have delivered to Ford copies of
each of the following, in each case certified as of the Closing Date by the
Secretary of SSC all resolutions of SSC's board of directors authorizing the
execution, delivery and

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performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements and the transfer and
delivery of the Shares and a certification that all such resolutions are in full
force and effect.

      3.6   Receipt of Certificates. SSC shall have delivered to Ford
certificates representing the Shares endorsed in blank or with accompanying
stock powers duly signed, and such other instruments or documents as Ford shall
reasonably request to transfer good and marketable title to all of the Shares in
Ford free, clear and discharged of all Encumbrances.

      3.7   HSR Act. Any waiting period applicable to the purchase and sale of
the Shares under the HSR Act shall have terminated or expired.

      3.8   No Adverse Change. On the Closing Date, the business and properties
of Vastera shall not have been or then be materially adversely affected in any
way as a result of any casualty or disaster, accident, labor dispute, exercise
of the power of eminent domain or other governmental act or any other fortuitous
event, act of God or the public enemy, nor shall have there occurred any
material adverse change in the business, financial position, or results of
operations of Vastera.

      3.9   Litigation. No suit, action or other proceeding shall be pending or
threatened before any court or governmental agency seeking to restrain, prohibit
or to obtain damages or other relief in connection with this Agreement or the
Related Agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
or thereby and to the knowledge of Vastera and SSC there shall have been no
investigation or inquiry made or commenced by any governmental agency in
connection with this Agreement or Related Agreements or the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby.

      3.10  Opinion of Counsel. Ford shall have been furnished with an opinion
of counsel to Vastera and SSC dated as of the Closing Date with respect to
certain matters of Delaware law, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory
to Ford.

      3.11  Business Combination Accounting Treatment. Vastera shall have
received written approval or concurrence from the SEC of its treatment of the
transaction contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated by the Related
Agreements as a business combination applying the purchase method of accounting
under GAAP. This condition shall be deemed waived by Ford in the event that no
such written approval or concurrence has been received by Vastera within sixty
(60) days of the Effective Date.

      All documents referred to in this Section 3 to be executed and delivered
to Ford shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Ford.

      4.    Covenants of Ford.

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            4.1   Limitation on Acquiring Additional Stock. (a) Except as
otherwise provided in this Agreement, Ford agrees that from the closing date of
the IPO until * (the "Market Standstill Period") under no circumstance will it
acquire additional shares of Vastera Common Stock if such acquisition would
cause the total number of shares held by Ford to exceed * of Vastera's issued
and outstanding Common Stock (the "Market Standstill Percentage"), unless Ford
first receives the written consent of Vastera's Board of Directors; provided
that this obligation shall not apply to the acquisition by Ford of any shares of
Vastera common stock obtained pursuant to any dividend in kind distribution or
any other distribution or transaction which does not require the payment of
consideration by Ford.

            (b) If Ford breaches its market standstill obligation contained in
subsection 4.1(a) and as a result of such breach, Ford's holdings of Vastera
issued and outstanding Common Stock exceeds * of the issued and outstanding
Common Stock of Vastera but does not exceed * of the same, then Vastera will
have the right but not the obligation to purchase such number of shares of
Vastera Common Stock held by Ford as will reduce Ford's ownership interest to *
of the then outstanding shares of Vastera Common Stock (taking such purchase
into effect). The price per share to be paid by Vastera any time it exercises
its purchase right hereunder shall be the lesser of *.

            (c) If Ford breaches its market standstill obligation contained in
subsection 4.1(a) and as a result of such breach, Ford's holdings of Vastera
issued and outstanding Common Stock exceeds * of the issued and outstanding
Common Stock of Vastera, then Vastera shall have the right but not the
obligation to purchase such number of shares of Vastera Common Stock held by
Ford as will reduce Ford's ownership interest to * of the then outstanding
shares of Vastera Common Stock (taking such purchase into effect). The price per
share to be paid by Vastera any time it exercises its purchase right hereunder
shall be the lesser of *.

            (d) Notwithstanding the market standstill provisions contained in
subsection 4.1(a) to the contrary, Vastera acknowledges that if, during the term
of the Market Standstill Period: (i) Vastera enters into an agreement with a
third party permitting such third party to acquire an ownership percentage that
exceeds Ford's Market Standstill Percentage, Ford's Market Standstill Percentage
will immediately be adjusted upward to equal that of such third party; and (ii)
if any third party, by way of direct purchase from Vastera, open market purchase
or any combination thereof acquires an ownership percentage that exceeds Ford's
Market Standstill Percentage, the terms and conditions of subsection 4.1(a)
shall immediately terminate and be of no further force or effect. In addition,
if Vastera breaches the terms and conditions of Related Agreements, the terms
and conditions of subsection 4.1(a) shall immediately terminate and be of no
further force or effect.

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* This portion of the document has been omitted pursuant to a request for
confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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            4.2   Limitation on Sale of Shares. For so long as Ford holds at
least * of the Common Stock on a fully diluted basis, Ford will have the right
to sell the Shares pursuant to a registration statement only in accordance with
the following schedule: (i) * of the initial number of Shares acquired pursuant
to this Agreement (the "INITIAL SHARES") on or after * following the closing
date of the IPO ; (ii) * of the Initial Shares on or after * following the
closing date of the IPO; (iii) * of the Initial Shares on or after * following
closing date of the IPO; (iv) * of the Initial Shares on or after * following
closing date of the IPO; (v) * on or after * following the closing date of the
IPO. The number of Shares that can be sold shall be adjusted for any stock
splits, stock dividends or other events affecting the capitalization of Vastera.

            4.3.  Termination of Market Standstill and Limitations on Ford
Sales. If either (i) Vastera postpones or otherwise delays proceeding with its
IPO beyond the period ending 90 days after the Effective Date, and the reason or
reasons underlying Vastera's decision to postpone proceeding with such IPO are
not reasonably based upon market conditions and factors, or (ii) Vastera has not
consummated the initial sale of shares of its Common Stock pursuant to its IPO
within 18 months of the Effective Date (regardless of market conditions), then
the terms and conditions contained in clauses (iv) and (v) of subsection 4.2
shall terminate and Ford shall be entitled to sell 100% of the Initial Shares at
anytime following the second anniversary of the closing date of the IPO;
provided however, that if following termination of the terms and conditions of
clauses (iv) and (v) pursuant to this section 4.3(a), Ford desires to increase
its ownership percentage in Vastera above the Market Standstill Percentage then
in effect, then any offer by Ford to purchase issued and outstanding shares of
Vastera common stock must be extended to all of Vastera's stockholders that hold
issued and outstanding shares of Vastera common stock. If Ford does not extend
such offer to all such stockholders, then Ford shall remain bound by the terms
and conditions of Section 4.1.

            4.4.  Survival. The covenants contained in Subsections 4.1 and 4.2
shall survive the Closing.

            4.5   Breach of Representations and Warranties. Ford shall not take
any action that would breach or cause to be inaccurate any of the
representations and warranties set forth in Section 7. Promptly after becoming
aware of the occurrence of or the pending or threatened occurrence of any event
that would cause or constitute such a breach or inaccuracy, Ford shall give
detailed written notice thereof to Vastera and SSC and shall use its diligent
efforts to prevent or remedy such breach or inaccuracy promptly.

      5.    Covenants of SSC and Vastera.

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* This portion of the document has been omitted pursuant to a request for
confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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            5.1.  Observer Rights. Upon the execution of this Agreement, Ford
shall have the right to designate one representative (the "FORD OBSERVER") who
shall have the right to (i) attend each meeting of the Board of Directors of
Vastera, (ii) receive all notices of the time and place of any such meeting in
the same manner and at the same time as notice is sent to the directors or
committee members and (iii) receive copies of all notices, reports, minutes,
consents and other documents at the time and in the manner as they are provided
to the Board of Directors of Vastera; provided however, such representative
shall have no right to call a vote, prevent a vote, or vote on matters presented
or discussed at any meetings of the Board of Directors of Vastera. The right of
Ford to designate the Ford Observer shall terminate in the event that Ford's
share of Vastera Common Stock is less than * of Vastera's total equity on a
fully diluted basis.

            5.2   Survival. The covenants contained in Subsection 5.1 shall
survive the Closing.

            5.3   Breach of Representations and Warranties. Vastera shall not
take any action that would breach or cause to be inaccurate any of the
representations and warranties set forth in Section 6. Promptly after becoming
aware of the occurrence of or the pending or threatened occurrence of any event
that would cause or constitute such a breach or inaccuracy, Vastera shall give
detailed written notice thereof to Ford and shall use its diligent efforts to
prevent or remedy such breach or inaccuracy promptly.

      6.    Representations and Warranties of Vastera and SSC. Vastera and SSC
each hereby represents and warrants to Ford as follows, except as set forth on
the attached disclosure schedules, that:

            6.1   Organization. Vastera and each subsidiary is a corporation
duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware. Vastera and each subsidiary is qualified and authorized to
transact business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in each
jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or properties requires it to be
so qualified, the failure of which must have a material adverse effect on
Vastera to constitute a breach of this representation.

            6.2   Authorization. Each of Vastera and SSC has full corporate
power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the Related Agreements to
which it is a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Vastera and SSC
each has taken all necessary and appropriate corporate action with respect to
the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Related Agreements. No
other corporate proceedings on the part of either Vastera or SSC are necessary
to authorize this Agreement or the Related Agreements or to consummate the
transactions so contemplated hereby and thereby, including approval by any
creditors of Vastera or SSC. This Agreement and each Related Agreement
constitutes valid and binding obligations of Vastera and SSC (to the

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* This portion of the document has been omitted pursuant to a request for
confidential treatment and such portion has been filed separately with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.

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extent either is a party thereto), enforceable in accordance with its respective
terms except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium,
reorganization, or other laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies
generally.

            6.3   Subsidiaries. Except as set forth in the attached Schedule
6.3, Vastera has no subsidiaries. Vastera does not (i) own of record or
beneficially, directly or indirectly, (A) any shares of capital stock or
securities convertible into capital stock of any other corporation or (B) any
participating interest in any partnership, joint venture or other non-corporate
business enterprise or (ii) control, directly or indirectly, any other entity.

            6.4   Capitalization. (a) The authorized capital stock of Vastera
(immediately prior to the Closing) will consist of 29,197,589 shares of capital
stock, consisting of: (i) 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) 9,197,589
shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value per share (the "PREFERRED STOCK"). Of
the 20,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock, 4,421,794 shares are issued
and outstanding. The 9,197,589 shares of Preferred Stock are designated by
series and number consisting of: (i) 807,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock,
of which 800,000 shares are issued and outstanding and 7,000 shares are reserved
for issuance upon exercise of an outstanding warrant; (ii) 173,000 shares of
Series B Preferred Stock, of which 104,208 shares are issued and outstanding and
4,511 shares are reserved for issuance upon exercise of certain warrants; (iii)
2,329,259 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, of which 2,310,813 shares are
issued and outstanding and 18,446 shares are reserved for issuance upon exercise
of certain warrants; (iv) 405,488 shares of Series C-1 Preferred Stock, of which
357,011 shares are issued and outstanding; (v) 3,004,512 shares of Series D
Preferred Stock, of which 2,973,749 shares are issued and outstanding and 30,763
shares are reserved for issuance upon exercise of certain warrants; (vi) 631,608
shares of Series D-1 Preferred Stock, of which 196,980 shares are issued and
outstanding and 385,505 shares are reserved for issuance upon exercise of
certain warrants; and (vii) 1,846,722 shares of Series E Preferred Stock, of
which 1,569,577 shares are issued and outstanding. All of the issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock and Preferred Stock have been duly authorized
and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. Except as set forth on
Schedule 6.4 or provided in this Agreement or in the Certificate of
Incorporation, (i) no subscription, warrant, option, convertible security or
other right (contingent or otherwise) to purchase or acquire any shares of
capital stock of Vastera is authorized or outstanding, (ii) there is no
commitment of Vastera to issue any subscription, warrant, option, convertible
security or other such right or to issue or distribute to holders of any shares
of its capital stock any evidences of indebtedness or assets of Vastera, and
(iii) Vastera has no obligation (contingent or otherwise) to purchase, redeem or
otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock or any interest therein or to
pay any dividend or make any other distribution in respect thereof. Except as
set forth on Schedule 6.4, as provided in the Second Amended and Restated
Investors' Rights Agreement dated as of November 24, 1998, as amended from time
to time (the "INVESTORS' RIGHTS AGREEMENT") attached hereto as Exhibit A or as
provided in this Agreement or in the Certificate of Incorporation, no person or
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issuance of any capital stock of Vastera or (ii) any rights with respect to the
registration of any capital stock of Vastera under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "SECURITIES ACT"). All of the issued and outstanding shares of
Common Stock and Preferred Stock have been offered, issued and sold by Vastera
in compliance with applicable Federal and state securities laws. To the best of
Vastera's knowledge, other than as set forth in the Second Amended and Restated
Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement, dated as of November 24, 1998, as
amended from time to time (the "CO-SALE AGREEMENT") attached hereto as Exhibit B
no stockholder of Vastera has granted options or other rights to purchase any
shares of Common Stock from such stockholder.

            (b)   As of the Closing Date, after giving effect to the Closing,
Ford shall be the record owner of the greater of (i) 5,333,333 shares of the
Common Stock of Vastera and (ii) 20% of the Common Stock of Vastera calculated
on a fully diluted basis as of the Closing. Exhibit I sets forth those Persons
who are or shall be record owner of at least 5% of the Common Stock of Vastera
calculated on a fully diluted basis as of the Closing.

            6.5   Issuance of Shares. The issuance of the Shares to SSC was duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Vastera, and the
Shares so issued and delivered to SSC are duly and validly issued, fully paid
and non-assessable.

            6.6   Ownership of Shares. SSC is the record and beneficial owner
of, and has good and marketable title free and clear of any Encumbrances to the
Shares. Upon transfer to Ford of certificates representing the Shares, Ford will
be the absolute owner of such Shares free, clear and discharged of and from any
Encumbrances.

            6.7   Governmental Consents. No consent, approval, order or
authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or
filing with, any governmental authority is required on the part of Vastera or
SSC in connection with (i) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, (ii)
the issuance or transfer of the Shares, (iii) the other transactions to be
consummated at the Closing, as contemplated by this Agreement, provided,
however, that in connection with provision (ii) of this Section 6.7 the
following are required: (a) requisite filings with the appropriate state
securities authorities, which Vastera hereby covenants to make on a timely basis
and (b) such filings as shall have been made prior to and shall be effective on
and as of the Closing or within the prescribed time period following Closing.
Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of Ford in Section 7
of this Agreement, the transfer of the Shares to Ford will be exempt from
applicable Federal and state securities registration requirements.

            6.8   Financial Statements. Vastera has delivered to Ford (i) a
complete and correct copy of the audited balance sheet of Vastera and its
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and as of December 31, 1998 and the related
statements of

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operations and cash flows for the fiscal years then ended, compiled by Vastera
(the "AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS") and (ii) a complete and correct copy of the
unaudited balance sheet of Vastera (the "STUB PERIOD BALANCE SHEET") as of March
31, 2000 (the "STUB PERIOD BALANCE SHEET Date") and the related statements of
operations and cash flows for the three-month periods then ended, compiled by
Vastera (the "STUB PERIOD FINANCIAL STATEMENTS" and together with the Audited
Financial Statements, the "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS"). The Financial Statements are
complete and correct, are in accordance with the books and records of Vastera
and present fairly the financial condition and results of operations of Vastera,
as of the dates and for the periods indicated. The Audited Financial Statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
consistently applied. The Stub Period Financial Statements have been prepared
for the internal use of management and may not be in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles because of the absence of footnotes normally
contained therein and are subject to normal year-end audit adjustments which in
the aggregate will not be material.

            6.9   Absence of Liabilities. Except as disclosed on Schedule 6.9,
neither Vastera nor any of its Subsidiaries has any material liabilities and
material contingent liabilities which are not disclosed, or adequately provided
for, in the Financial Statements, with the exception of liabilities incurred in
the ordinary course of business subsequent to the Stub Period Balance Sheet Date
which do not have, either in any individual case or in the aggregate, a material
adverse effect on Vastera's or its Subsidiaries' assets, liabilities, financial
condition, operation or prospects. Except as disclosed on Schedule 6.9, since
the Stub Period Balance Sheet Date, there has been no material adverse change in
the condition, financial or otherwise, net worth or results of operations of
Vastera and its Subsidiaries, other than changes occurring in the ordinary
course of business which changes have not, individually or in the aggregate, had
a material adverse effect on the business, prospects, properties or condition,
financial or otherwise, of Vastera.

            6.10  Agreements; Action. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.10,
there are no agreements, understandings, instruments, contracts, proposed
transactions, judgments, orders, writs or decrees to which Vastera or any of its
Subsidiaries is a party or, to its knowledge, is bound which may involve (i)
obligations (contingent or otherwise) of, or payments to, Vastera or any of its
Subsidiaries in excess of $100,000 (other than obligations of, or payments to,
Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries arising from purchase or sale agreements
entered into in the ordinary course of business), (ii) the license of any
patent, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary right to or from Vastera or
any of its Subsidiaries (other than licenses arising from the purchase of "off
the shelf" or other standard products), (iii) provisions restricting or
affecting the development, manufacture or distribution of Vastera's or any of
its Subsidiaries' products or services, or (iv) indemnification by Vastera or
any of its Subsidiaries with respect to infringements of proprietary rights
(other than indemnification obligations arising from purchase or sale agreements
entered into the ordinary course of business).

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            6.11  Compliance. Each of Vastera and its Subsidiaries has, in all
material respects, complied with all laws, regulations and orders applicable to
its present and proposed business, except where the failure to be in compliance
with such laws, regulations or orders would not have a material adverse effect
on the business, operations or condition of Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries.
There is no term or provision of any material mortgage, indenture, contract,
agreement or instrument to which Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries is a party
or by which it is bound, or, to the best knowledge of Vastera, of any provision
of any state or Federal judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or regulation
applicable to or binding upon Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries, that
materially adversely affects or, so far as Vastera may now foresee, in the
future is reasonably likely to materially adversely affect, the business,
prospects, condition, affairs or operations of Vastera or any of its
Subsidiaries, properties or assets. To the best of the knowledge of Vastera, no
employee of Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any contract
or covenant (either with Vastera or with another entity) relating to employment,
patent, other proprietary information disclosure, non-competition, or
non-solicitation. Vastera and its Subsidiaries have all necessary permits,
licenses and other authorizations required to conduct their business as
conducted and Vastera and its Subsidiaries have been operating their business
pursuant to and in compliance with the terms of all such permits, licenses and
other authorizations, except where the failure to obtain such permit, license or
authorization or their non-compliance has not and could not reasonably be
expected to have a material adverse effect on the business operations or
conditions of Vastera and its Subsidiaries.

            6.12  Books and Records. The minute books of Vastera contain
complete and accurate records of all meetings and other corporate actions of its
stockholders and its Board of Directors and committees thereof. The stock ledger
of Vastera is complete and reflects all issuances, transfers, repurchases and
cancellations of shares of capital stock of Vastera.

            6.13  Litigation. Except as set forth in the attached Schedule 6.13
for all representations and warranties in this Section 6.13, there is no (i)
action, suit, claim, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the best of
Vastera's knowledge, threatened against or affecting Vastera or its
Subsidiaries, at law or in equity, or (ii) governmental inquiry pending or, to
the best of Vastera's knowledge, threatened against or affecting Vastera or its
Subsidiaries, and to the best of Vastera's knowledge there is no basis for any
of the foregoing. Neither Vastera nor any of its Subsidiaries is not in default
with respect to any order, writ, injunction or decree known to or served upon
Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries of any court or of any Federal, state,
municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or
instrumentality, domestic or foreign. There is no action or suit by Vastera or
its Subsidiaries pending, threatened or contemplated against others.

            6.14  Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Each of Vastera and its Subsidiaries
owns or possesses licenses or other rights to use all intellectual property
necessary or desirable to the conduct of its business as conducted, and no claim
is pending or threatened to the effect that the operations of Vastera or any of
its Subsidiaries infringe

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upon or conflict with the asserted rights of any other Person under any
intellectual property, and there is no basis for any such claim (whether or not
pending or threatened). No claim is pending or, to the best of Vastera's
knowledge, threatened to the effect that any such intellectual property owned or
licensed by Vastera or its Subsidiaries, or which Vastera or its Subsidiaries
otherwise have the right to use, is invalid or unenforceable by Vastera or any
of its Subsidiaries, and, to the best of Vastera's knowledge, there is no basis
for any such claim (whether or not pending or threatened).

            6.15  Taxes. Except as set forth in the attached Schedule 6.15,
Vastera and each of its Subsidiaries has filed all tax returns, Federal, state,
county and local, required to be filed by it, and each of Vastera and its
Subsidiaries has paid all taxes shown to be due by such returns as well as all
other taxes, assessments and governmental charges which have become due or
payable, including without limitation, all taxes which Vastera is obligated to
withhold from amounts owing to employees, creditors and third parties. Each of
Vastera and its Subsidiaries has established adequate reserves for all taxes
accrued but not yet payable. The Federal income tax returns of Vastera and each
of its Subsidiaries have never been audited by the Internal Revenue Service. No
deficiency assessment with respect to or proposed adjustment of Vastera's or any
of its Subsidiaries' Federal, state, county or local taxes is pending or, to the
best of Vastera's knowledge, threatened. There is no tax lien (other than for
current taxes not yet due and payable), whether imposed by any Federal, state,
county or local taxing authority, outstanding against the assets, properties or
business of Vastera or its Subsidiaries. Neither Vastera nor any of its present
or former stockholders has ever filed an election pursuant to Section 1362 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that Vastera be taxed as an S
corporation.

            6.16. Assets; Real Property.

            (a)   Except as set forth in the attached Schedule 6.16(a) Vastera
and each of its Subsidiaries has good and marketable title to, or a valid
leasehold interest in, the properties and assets used by it, located on its
premises or shown on The Financial Statements or acquired thereafter, free and
clear of all Encumbrances, except for properties and assets disposed of in the
ordinary course of business since the date of The Financial Statements and
except for Encumbrances disclosed on The Financial Statements and liens for
current property taxes not yet due and payable. Vastera and each of its
Subsidiaries owns, or has a valid leasehold interest in, all assets and
properties necessary for the conduct of its business as conducted.

            (b)   Neither Vastera nor any of its Subsidiaries has and never has
had, any ownership interest, security interest or other interest of any kind in
any real property whatsoever with the exception of real property leases for
office space.

            6.17. Contracts; No Defaults. Neither Vastera nor any of its
Subsidiaries is in default with respect to the performance of any of its
obligations under any agreements material to Vastera and its Subsidiaries,
including but not limited to,

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employment agreements, agreements involving performance of services or delivery
of goods or materials to or by Vastera or its Subsidiaries, and each lease,
rental, license and conditional sale agreement affecting any real or personal
property used, owned or licensed by Vastera or its Subsidiaries, agreements
relating to intellectual property used, owned or licensed by Vastera or its
Subsidiaries, and other agreements to which Vastera or its Subsidiaries is a
party or is bound, in each case if the agreement involves the payment of
$100,000 or more in either a single payment or over a twelve-month period. Each
such agreement is in full force and effect and is valid and enforceable in
accordance with its terms.

            6.18. Employees. To the best knowledge of Vastera or SSC, no
executive or key employee of Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries or any group of
employees of Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries has any plans to terminate
employment with Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries. Neither Vastera or any of
its Subsidiaries, nor to the best of Vastera's knowledge, any of its employees
is subject to any noncompete, nondisclosure, confidentiality, employment,
consulting or similar agreements relating to, affecting or in conflict with the
present business activities of Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries. Neither
Vastera nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to or bound by any collective
bargaining agreement, nor has it experienced any strikes, grievances, claims of
unfair labor practices or other collective bargaining disputes and no activity
or claims have been threatened.

            6.19. ERISA. Vastera's plans or trusts and the plans or trusts of
its Subsidiaries are all in compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986.

            6.20. Offering. Subject to the truth of the representations and
warranties of Ford contained in Section 7 hereof, the transfer of the Shares is
exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.

            6.21. Related Party Transactions. Except as set forth in the
attached Schedule 6.21, no employee, officer or director of Vastera or any of
its Subsidiaries, or member of the immediate family of any of them, is indebted
to Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries, nor is Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries
indebted (or committed to make loans or extend or guarantee credit) to any of
them. No employee, officer or director of Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries, or
member of the immediate family of any of them, has any direct or indirect
ownership interest in any Person with which Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries
is affiliated or with which Vastera has a business relationship, or any Person
that competes with Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries. No employee, officer or
director of Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries, or member of the immediate
family of any of them, is, directly or indirectly, interested in any material
agreement with Vastera or any of its Subsidiaries.

            6.22  Disclosures. Neither this Agreement nor any exhibit hereto,
nor any report, certificate or instrument furnished to Ford in connection with
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, when read together, contains or
will contain any material misstatement of fact or omits or will omit to state a
material fact necessary to

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make the statements contained herein or therein not misleading. Vastera knows of
no information or fact that has or would have a material adverse effect on the
business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of Vastera that has
not been disclosed to Ford in writing.

      7.    Representations and Warranties of Ford. Ford represents and warrants
to Vastera as follows, except as set forth on the attached disclosure schedules,
that:

            7.1   Organization; Good Standing; Power. Ford is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Delaware.

            7.2   Authorization of Ford. Ford has full power and authority to
enter into this Agreement and the Related Agreements to which it is a party, to
perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Ford has taken all necessary and
appropriate corporate action with respect to the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the Related Agreements. No other corporate proceedings on the part
of Ford are necessary to authorize this Agreement or to consummate the
transactions so contemplated hereby including approval by any creditors of Ford.
This Agreement and each Related Agreement constitutes valid and binding
obligations of Ford, enforceable in accordance with their terms except as
limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, reorganization, or
other laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally.

            7.3   Investment Intent. Ford is acquiring the Shares for its own
account for investment and not with a view to, or for sale or other disposition
in connection with, any distribution thereof, nor with any present intention of
selling or otherwise disposing of the same.

            7.4.  Investment Experience; Accredited Investor Status. Ford is an
informed and sophisticated investor, and has sufficient knowledge and experience
in business and financial matters to permit it to evaluate the merits and risks
of an investment in Vastera. Ford is an "accredited investor" as defined in
Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. Ford acknowledges that the
Shares are being issued and sold under exemptions from registration provided in
the Securities Act and under applicable state securities laws and, therefore,
cannot be sold unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or
applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registrations is
available. Accordingly, Ford represents and warrants that it is able to bear the
economic risk of any investment in the Shares.

            7.5.  Information. Ford represents that it has had the opportunity
to ask questions and receive answers concerning the Shares and to obtain
whatever information concerning Vastera as has been requested by Ford in order
to make its investment decision.

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            7.6   Conduct of Business. At all times, Ford has conducted the
Business diligently in the ordinary course thereof.

            7.7   Undisclosed Liabilities, Releases and Waivers. There are no
debts, liabilities or obligations with respect to which the assets of the
Business that are being acquired by SSC are subject, whether liquidated,
unliquidated, accrued, absolute, contingent, or otherwise other than in the
ordinary course of business.

            7.8   Compliance with Laws. To Ford's knowledge, Ford has complied
and is in compliance with all applicable foreign, federal, state, and local
laws, statutes, licensing requirements, rules, and regulations, and judicial or
administrative decisions applicable to the Business where the failure to so
comply could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or
financial condition of the Business.

            7.9   Consents. Except for the requirements of the HSR Act or as set
forth on Schedule 7.9, no consent, approval, order or authorization of, or
registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any
governmental authority is required on the part of Ford in connection with (i)
the execution and delivery of this Agreement or (ii) the transactions to be
consummated at the Closing, as contemplated by this Agreement.

            7.10  Restrictive Documents or Orders. Ford is not a party to or
bound under any agreement, contract, order, judgment, writ, rule regulation or
decree, or any similar restriction not of general application which reasonably
could be expected to materially adversely affect, (i) the continued operation by
SSC of the Business after the Closing on substantially the same basis as the
Business was theretofore operated (assuming that SSC and Vastera have received
all requisite consents and are qualified and authorized to operate the Business
in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the Business requires it to be so
qualified), or (ii) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.

            7.11  Absence of Change. Since March 31, 2000, there has been no
material adverse change in the condition of the Business, financial or
otherwise, other than changes occurring in the ordinary course of business which
changes have not, individually or in the aggregate, had a materially adverse
effect on the Business.

            7.12  Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 7.12, there is no
(i) action, suit, claim, proceeding or investigation pending or, to Ford's
knowledge, threatened against or affecting the operation of the Business by
Ford, at law or in equity, or (ii) governmental inquiry pending or, to Ford's
knowledge, threatened against or affecting the operation of the Business by
Ford. Ford is not in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction or
decree known to or served upon Ford relating to the Business of any court or of
any Federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission,
board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign.

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            7.13  No Conflict or Default. Neither the execution and delivery of
this Agreement, nor compliance with the terms and provisions hereof and thereof,
including without limitation, the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby, will violate any statute, regulation, or ordinance of any
governmental authority, or conflict with or result in the breach of any term,
condition, or provision of its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, as presently
in effect, or of any agreement, deed, contract, mortgage, indenture, writ,
order, decree, legal obligation, or instrument to which Ford is a party or by
which it is or may be bound, or constitute a default (or an event which, with
the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default)
thereunder.

      8.    Survival of Representations and Warranties. Except as expressly
provided elsewhere herein, all representations and warranties contained herein
shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the closing of
the transactions contemplated hereby for a period of two years.

      9.    Financial Statements. The audited financial statements of the
Business are attached hereto as Exhibit G. Ford makes no representations as to
the accuracy of such financial statements.

      10.   Dispute Resolution. If a material breach occurs or a dispute arises
between the parties relating to this Agreement, the following procedure shall be
implemented in lieu of litigation, except that either party may seek injunctive
relief from a court where appropriate in order to maintain the status quo while
this procedure is being followed:

      (a)   The parties shall hold a meeting promptly, attended by persons with
            decision-making authority regarding the dispute, to attempt in good
            faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute; provided, however,
            that no such meeting shall be deemed to vitiate or reduce the
            obligations and liabilities of the parties hereunder or be deemed a
            waiver by a party hereto of any remedies to which such party would
            otherwise be entitled hereunder.

      (b)   If within thirty (30) days after such meeting the parties have not
            succeeded in negotiating a resolution of the dispute, they agree to
            submit the dispute to mediation in accordance with the then current
            Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes of the Center for
            Public Resources and to bear equally the costs of the mediation.

      (c)   The parties will jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator,
            seeking assistance in such regard from the Center for Public
            Resources if they have been unable to agree upon such appointment
            within twenty (20) days from the conclusion of the negotiation
            period.

      (d)   The parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation and
            negotiations related thereto for a period of thirty (30) days. If
            the parties are not successful in resolving the dispute through the
            mediation, then the

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            parties agree to submit the matter to binding arbitration or a
            private adjudicator.

      (e)   Mediation or arbitration shall take place in Pittsburgh,
            Pennsylvania unless otherwise agreed by the parties. Equitable
            remedies shall be available in any arbitration. Punitive damages
            shall not be awarded. This Section is subject to the Federal
            Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.A. Section 1 et seq.

      (f)   In the event of arbitration, the parties agree that the award of the
            arbitrator shall be (1) the sole and exclusive remedy between them
            regarding any claims, counterclaims, or issues presented to the
            arbitrator; (2) final and subject to no judicial review; and (3)
            made and shall promptly be payable in U.S. dollars free of any tax,
            deduction, or offset. The parties further agree that any costs,
            fees, or taxes incident to enforcing the award shall, to the maximum
            extent permitted by law, be charged against the party resisting such
            enforcement. The parties hereto agree that judgment on the
            arbitration award may be entered and enforced in any court of
            competent jurisdiction. Each party shall, except as otherwise
            provided herein, be responsible for its own costs, including legal
            fees, incurred in the course of any arbitration proceedings. The
            fees of the arbitrator shall be divided evenly between the parties.

      11.   Notices. All notices, requests, consents, and other communications
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, by
recognized overnight courier service or mailed by first class certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid:

            If to Vastera, at Vastera, Inc., 45025 Aviation Drive, Suite 200,
Dulles, VA 20166, Attention: President, or at such other address or addresses as
may have been furnished in writing by Vastera to Ford, with a copy to Brian D.
Henderson, Esq., Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20004;

            If to Ford, at One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126,
Attention: Secretary, or at such other address or addresses as may have been
furnished to Vastera in writing by Ford, with a copy to Ford Motor Company,
Office of the General Counsel, One American Road, WHQ Suite 320, Dearborn,
Michigan 48126, Attention: Assistant General Counsel --Transactions.

            Notices provided in accordance with this Section 10 shall be deemed
delivered upon personal delivery, one business day after delivery to a
recognized overnight courier service or two business days after deposit in the
mail.

      12.   Miscellaneous.

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            12.1  Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement
and understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such
subject matter.

            12.2  Amendments and Waivers. Except as otherwise expressly set
forth in this Agreement, any term of this Agreement may be amended and the
observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a
particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), with the written
consent of Vastera and Ford. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with
this Section 12 shall be binding upon each of Ford and Vastera. No waivers of or
exceptions to any term, condition or provision of this Agreement, in any one or
more instances, shall be deemed to be, or construed as, a further or continuing
waiver of any such term, condition or provision.

            12.3. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, when
taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.

            12.4. Headings. The headings of the sections, subsections, and
paragraphs of this Agreement have been added for convenience only and shall not
be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.

            12.5. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any
provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of
any other provision.

            12.6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

            12.7. In connection with this Agreement, Ford and Vastera have
executed a Parent Guaranty, attached hereto as Exhibit H.

            12.8. Definitions. The following terms as used in this Agreement
shall have the meanings specified below:

      "ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS" means the Registration Rights Agreement and the
New Co-Sale Agreement.

      "BUSINESS" means the assets and rights transferred by Ford to Vastera
pursuant to the Related Agreements and all liabilities arising from or
associated with the Related Agreements, but specifically excluding any earnings
deficit associated with the Business prior to the date hereof.

      "ENCUMBRANCE" means any claim, charge, lease, covenant, easement,
encumbrance, security interest, lien, option, pledge, right of others, mortgage,
hypothecation, conditional sale, or restriction (whether on voting, sale,
transfer, disposition, or otherwise), whether imposed by agreement,
understanding, law, equity,

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or otherwise, except for any restrictions on transfer generally arising under
any applicable federal or state securities law.

      "GAAP" means U.S. generally accepted accounting principals.

      "HSR ACT" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976,
as amended, and the related regulations and published interpretations.

      "IPO" means the initial underwritten public offering of shares of
Vastera's Common Stock, with an aggregate offering price of no less than
$20,000,000.

      "NEW CO-SALE AGREEMENT" means the Co-Sale Agreement, as amended only to
include Ford as an "Investor" (as such term is defined in the Co-Sale Agreement)
that will be executed by the Parties as of the date of Closing.

      "RELATED AGREEMENTS" means

            (a)   The License Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, and
            attached hereto as Exhibit C.

            (b)   The Employee Transfer Agreement, dated as of the date hereof,
            and attached hereto as Exhibit D.

            (c)   The Employee Secondment Agreement, dated as of the date
            hereof, and attached hereto as Exhibit E.

      "REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT" means the agreement in the form of the
Third Amended and Restated Investors' Rights Agreement, that is (attached hereto
as Exhibit F) that will be executed by the Parties as of the date of Closing.

      "SEC" means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

      "TO FORD'S KNOWLEDGE" means the actual knowledge of Gary Boone, Manager,
Global Customs and the knowledge that he should have had acting as a reasonably
prudent manager in his capacity as Manager, Global Customs.

            12.8  Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall
be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the respective successors,
assigns, heirs, executors and administrators of the parties hereto.

                           [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]

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      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands to this
Stock Issuance Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

                                           VASTERA, INC.

                                           By:  /s/ Arjun Rishi
                                               --------------------------------

                                           VASTERA SOLUTION SERVICES CORPORATION

                                           By:  /s/ Arjun Rishi
                                               --------------------------------

                                           FORD MOTOR COMPANY

                                           By:  /s/ Frank Taylor
                                               --------------------------------

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