How does an NVOCC become eligible to file NSAs?
To take advantage of the exemption provided for in 46 CFR Part 531, an NVOCC must be in compliance with the Commission’s rules located at 46 CFR Part 515, Licensing, Financial Responsibility Requirements and General Duties for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, and Part 520, Carrier Automated Tariffs, regarding requirements to publish a tariff and file electronic Form FMC-1. An NVOCC in compliance needs to complete Form FMC-78, NVOCC Service Arrangement Registration, with the Commission.
