A tariff rate is a description of charges for ocean freight services for a specified commodity between specified origins and destinations. The tariff rate may be subject to surcharges contained in the tariff’s rules or include charges for additional services, so long as those charges are fully described in the tariff rate. U.S. Federal Maritime […]
If you’re a DPI Member, simply log on to your account and click Rate Filing Request in the Member Menu. A Rate Filing Template will appear for you to complete and submit for filing. A Help Guide will appear on the right-hand side of your screen with a helpful description and explanation of each field […]
A tariff rule is a description of charges, classifications, rules, or practices applicable to ocean freight services moving under the tariff owner’s bill of lading or via the tariff owner’s marine terminal. U.S. Federal Maritime Commission regulations require that Vessel Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs) and Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) publish and maintain tariffs listing all […]
If you’re a DPI Member, simply log on to your account and click Rule Filing Request in the Members’ Menu. A Rule Filing Template will appear for you to complete and submit for filing. A Help Guide will appear on the right-hand side of your screen with a helpful description and explanation of each field […]
Logistics companies offering ocean freight services under their own names to and/or from the US and a foreign country must apply for a license or register with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). Whether you must apply for a license or registration depends on the location of your company’s […]
Whether you are an FMC-licensed or registered NVOCC you must keep the FMC informed of changes to your organization. Changes such as address, telephone numbers, and contact person’s name and email, must be reported to the FMC within 30 days. Changes to business or trade names require new or amended FMC license or registration. FMC-licensed […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission requires that NVOCCs renew their licensing and registration every three years. You will be contacted by the FMC to provide renewal information and provided with an online portal logon. You will have to reconfirm all basic business information. FMC-licensed NVOCCs must also report any changes to their organization, such as […]
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