My business is based outside of the US. Do I need an NVOCC license?

No. Companies outside of the US that offer ocean freight services to or from the US under their own name must register with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The FMC NVOCC License is only available to NVOCCs with offices and staff in the US.  DPI has helped thousands of companies successfully apply for FMC […]

How do I obtain an NVOCC bond?

Most NVOCCs obtain an NVOCC bond through a surety company approved by the U.S. Treasury. DPI works with a number of surety companies in the US and abroad. We are happy to recommend one for your organization.  To learn about our NVOCC Bond services, click here.

Why do I need an NVOCC bond?

Under U.S. Federal Maritime Commission regulations, NVOCCs must provide proof of financial responsibility before they begin operating in the U.S. ocean trade lanes.  Licensed NVOCCs must maintain proof of financial responsibility in the amount of US$ 75,000. Registered NVOCCs must maintain proof of financial responsibility in the amount of US$ 150,000.  Most NVOCCs provide proof […]

I don’t issue Bills of Lading, but I sell ocean freight. Am I an NVOCC?

Yes. You are generally operating as an NVOCC in the U.S. ocean trade lane in the following scenarios regardless of whether you issued a House Bill of Lading.:  when you re-sell full-container load (FCL) or less-than container load (LCL) ocean freight at a markup or profit when you issue your own House Bill of Lading […]

How can DPI help save me time and automate FMC compliance?

Save you team time and stay on top of FMC compliance with DPI’s automated tools. We offer:  NRA Management System for NVOCCs Instant Rate Quotes Rate Calculation for Pricing Teams Automated Bill of Lading Calculation Tool for VOCCs For more information, visit DPI’s Automatic Rating, Quoting, and Pricing Tools page or contact us.