NVOCC, in plain English
The FMC describes an NVOCC as a common carrier that offers ocean transportation, issues its own house bill of lading or equivalent document, and does not operate the vessels used for that transportation. See the FMC definition and OTI guidance ↗.
How the directory labels the record
| Directory label | What it tells you | What to read next |
|---|---|---|
| NVOCC | The FMC record identifies the NVOCC role. | Organization number, license, bond fields, and source date. |
| FF | The FMC record identifies the freight-forwarder role used by this directory. | Read the freight forwarder records. |
| NVOCC + FF | The FMC record identifies both roles. | Read each role's fields on the exact company record. |
These labels describe FMC record classifications. They do not rank a company's service, safety, or quality.
Use the NVOCC directory for another lookup, or open "K" LINE LOGISTICS, LTD.'s public record to see the fields together.