NVOCC Tariffs and Service Agreements
Course Lessons: 3
Minutes of Learning: 90
Cost: 85
- Understand FMC requirements for NVOCC operation, including the differences for U.S.-based vs. foreign-based NVOCCs, and the tariff publication strategies.
- Learn about NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs), including required information, terms, documentation, and how they relate to NVO-to-VOCC service contracts.
- Recognize the meaning, benefits, and requirements of a Negotiated Rate Arrangement (NRA), including its use in co-loading and record-keeping obligations.
Course Overview
This course provides a practical overview of FMC requirements for NVOCCs, covering compliance differences between U.S.- and foreign-based operators, tariff publication strategies, and service arrangements. Participants will learn how to structure and manage NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs), understand their relation to VOCC contracts, and explore the benefits and requirements of Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs), including their application in co-loading and record-keeping.