You will be contacted by the FMC via email about 90 days prior to your renewal date. This email will be sent from oti@fmc.gov to the contact email provided to the FMC at the time of your FMC license approval. We recommend checking your spam and junk mail filters in case the message was screened […]
The renewal email from the FMC will have login information for the FMC’s online renewal portal. The email will be sent from oti@fmc.gov with the subject OTI License Renewal Notice – Org no. XXXXXX. The email will look like this. If you would like DPI to handle your renewal, you must forward the FMC email […]
The renewal email from the FMC will have login information for the FMC’s online registration renewal portal. The email will be sent from oti@fmc.gov with the subject FMC65 Registration Renewal Notice. The email will look like this. If you would like DPI to handle your renewal, you must forward the FMC email containing your login […]
You will be contacted by the FMC via email about 30 days prior to your renewal date. This email will be sent from oti@fmc.gov to the contact email provided to the FMC at the time of your FMC registration. We recommend checking your spam and junk mail filters in case the message was screened by […]
An NVOCC Service Arrangement (NSA) is a written contract between an NVOCC and their shipper customer for ocean freight transportation. An NSA is a customer-specific rate agreement which requires signatures of both the shipper customer and NVOCC before they may go into effect. NSAs may contain customized surcharges, assessorials, or terms. NSAs are generally considered […]
Yes, NSAs must be signed by both the shipper customer and NVOCC before they may go into effect. NSA Amendments may be agreed to via email, so long as this is stated in the initial NSA. Amendments must also be agreed to before they may go into effect. For more on DPI’s NSA Services, click […]
Our expert staff is ready to assist NVOCCs seeking to utilize NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs). We offer members the following NSA-specific services: NSA templates, FMC compliance review for NSAs, and record keeping using DPI’s proprietary online system. For a review of our NSA services, click here. DPI Members may learn more about NSAs on the […]
A Negotiated Rate Arrangement or NRA is a: – written and binding agreement – between an NVOCC and their shipper customer for ocean freight transportation. Since 2011, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) may use NRAs to comply with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s tariff regulations. NVOCCs that use NRAs are exempt from filing NRA rates […]
No, NVOCCs do not have to use NRAs. NVOCCs may document their selling rates in Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs), NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs), or tariff rates. DPI’s expert staff are happy to discuss each compliance method with DPI Members and recommend the more cost-effective and efficient method for your organization. For more information about DPI’s NRA services, […]
FMC regulations require specific formatting and timing for NRAs. Most organizations’ rate quotes do not meet these formatting and timing requirements and require some modification. DPI recommends that organizations use a Negotiated Rate Arrangement (NRA) template and put in place record-keeping protocols to comply with FMC regulations. The NRA may be offered in lieu of […]
