In the U.S. ocean trades NVOCCs and Ocean Freight Forwarders (OFFs) based in the U.S. must obtain a license from the FMC. In order to obtain these licenses, entities must have a Qualifying Individual (QI). What is a Qualifying Individual (QI)?
What is an NVOCC Service Arrangement (NSA)? Learn about FMC’s NSA regulations and how this compliance tool can work for your organization.
What is a Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (VOCC)? Get the details on what it takes to qualify as a VOCC and offer ocean carrier services under FMC regulations.
What is a Service Contract (SC)? Learn about Service Contracts (SCs) for Vessel-Operating Common Carriers and how this FMC compliance can work for your organization.
Review FMC’s Code of Federal Regulations governing NVOCC Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs).
What is a Tariff Rate and how is it used to comply with FMC regulations? Learn about FMC Tariff Rates and how this compliance tool can work for your organization.
What is a Tariff Rule and how is it used to comply with FMC regulations for surcharges? Learn about Tariff Rules for Surcharges.
Review FMC’s Code of Federal Regulations governing governing licensing, registration, financial responsibility requirements and general duties for OTIs.
Review FMC’s Code of Federal Regulations governing carrier automated tariffs.
Review FMC’s Code of Federal Regulations governing service contracts.
