Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Federal Maritime Commission proposed changes to Licensing and Regulation of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries


 
 
 
July 2, 2013
Time: 9:30 am
Location: FCBF Office
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FMC Changes to Licensing and Regulation of Ocean Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs
 
 
 
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing the most significant changes since 1998 to its regulations governing the licensing and regulation of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs). Come and learn more about the Revisions to the procedures for licensing OTIs; Revised regulations specifying the types of character criteria and background scrutiny that the Commission will look at in evaluating OTI applicants; Increases in the bonding and financial security amounts required of NVOCCs and ocean freight forwarders; and much more....
 
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The Commission is seeking public comments on its proposed OTI regulatory changes by July 31, 2013. The proceeding is FMC, Docket No. 13-05, Amendments to Regulations Governing  
Ocean Transportation Intermediary Licensing and Financial Responsibility Requirements and General Duties, 78 Fed. Reg. 32946 (May 31, 2013).  
 
 
 
 
Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
8228 NW 14 St Doral, FL 33126
Phone: 305-499-9490 Fax: 305-499-9491
http://www.fcbf.com
 
 

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