ISCO Occupation Group 3324.3 Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier: Non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) are consolidators in ocean trades who will buy space from a carrier and sub-sell it to smaller shippers. They issue bills of lading, publish tariffs and otherwise conducts themselves as ocean common carriers.
Essential Skills
- Use Maritime English
- Principles Of Cargo Stowage
- Ensure Compliance With Shipment Regulations
- Cartography
- Oversee Cargo Storage Requirements
- Control Trade Commercial Documentation
- Plan Transport Operations
- Match Vessels To Shipping Routes
- Keep Up-To-Date To Current Customs Regulations
- Have Access To Shipping Rates
- Manage Import Export Licenses
- Prepare Freight Shipment Reports
- Types Of Packaging Used In Industrial Shipments
- Weigh Shipments
- Prepare Bills Of Lading
- Handle Shipment Paperwork
- Coordinate Import Transportation Activities
- Coordinate Export Transportation Activities
- International Tariffs
- Manage Freight Payment Methods
- Apply Procedures To Ensure Cargo Complies With Customs Regulations
- Make Bids In Forward Auctions
- Set Import Export Strategies
- Book Cargo
Optional Skills
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Types Of Maritime Vessels
- Negotiate Logistics Services
- Vessel Stability Principles
- Act Reliably
- Communicate With Customers
- Have Computer Literacy
Alternative Names
- Freight Forwarder
- Nvocc
- Shipment Consolidator
