46 U.S. Code §40701- Rates (a) In General.—A controlled carrier may not— (1) maintain a rate or charge in a tariff or service contract, or charge or assess a rate, that is below a just and reasonable level; or (2) establish, maintain, or enforce in a tariff or service contract a classification, rule, or regulation […]
46 U.S. Code § 40901 – License requirement (a) In General.— A person in the United States may not advertise, hold oneself out, or act as an ocean transportation intermediary unless the person holds an ocean transportation intermediary’s license issued by the Federal Maritime Commission. The Commission shall issue a license to a person that […]
An NVOCC Service Arrangement or NSA is a: written contract between an NVOCC and their shipper customer for ocean freight transportation. Since 2005, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) may use NSAs to comply with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s tariff regulations. NVOCCs that use NSAs are exempt from filing NSA rates in their FMC tariffs, however […]
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NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs) are a great option to consider using for: negotiated customer-specific rates, long-term rates, e.g., annual rates, and rates with customized surcharges, assessorials, or terms. NSAs are generally considered best for long-term rates because surcharges can float with your tariff rules. This means that surcharges in effect in your tariff rules at […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission requires that NVOCCs renew their registration every three years. You will be contacted by the FMC via email (oti@fmc.gov) to provide renewal information and provided with an online portal logon. You will have to reconfirm all basic business information initially reported on your FMC Form-65 when you first registered with […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission requires that NVOCCs renew their license every three years. You will be contacted by the FMC via email (oti@fmc.gov) to provide renewal information and provided with an online portal logon. You will have to reconfirm all basic business information initially reported on your FMC Form-18 when you first obtained your […]
You will receive an email from the FMC with renewal information from oti@fmc.gov. This email will be sent to your organization’s primary FMC contact. This is the contact person and email you previously reported to the FMC as your primary FMC contact. For most licensed NVOCCs, this is their organization’s Qualifying Individual (QI). The FMC may […]
