Profession 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.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional
• Conventional / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Cartography

  The study of interpreting the elements depicted in maps, the measures and technical specifications. 

• International tariffs

  Know international tariffs, taxes, or duties that must be paid on a particular class of import or export materials.

• Match vessels to shipping routes

  Understand how particular types of ships are transport different kinds of cargo and operate on different shipping routes. Know the current maritime routes to plan and schedule the arrival and departure of ships from ports.

• Principles of cargo stowage

  Understand the principles of cargo stowage. Understand procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.

• Types of packaging used in industrial shipments

  Know various types of packaging materials used for industrial shipments, according to the type of goods to be shipped. Comply with regulations on packaging of goods.

Skills

• Manage freight payment methods

  Manage freight payment methods in accordance with the procedure that must be followed wherein payment is made around the time the freight is due to arrive, clear customs, and be released.

• Book cargo

  Book cargo for shipment following customer specifications.

• Use maritime English

  Communicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.

• Make bids in forward auctions

  Create and provide forward bids, taking into account possible special requirements such as refrigeration of goods or transport of potentially hazardous materials.

• Ensure compliance with shipment regulations

  Ensure compliance with shipment laws, regulations and policies; keep shipments secure and damage free; ensure the safety of staff members handling the cargo.

• Weigh shipments

  Weigh shipments and calculate the maximum weights and dimensions, per package or per item, for each consignment.

• Apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations

  Apply the different procedures required to meet customs obligations when transporting goods across borders and arriving via ports/airports or any other logistics hub, such as producing written customs declarations. Apply different procedures for different types of goods, and ensure compliance with shipping regulations.;

• Have access to shipping rates

  Have the ability to access information about shipping rates and compare the information across providers. Use this information to prepare bids for clients.

• Keep up-to-date to current customs regulations

  Follow the latest developments and changes occurred in customs regulations and government policies related to international trade.

• Coordinate export transportation activities

  Coordinate all export transportation operations while considering export strategies and services.

• Control trade commercial documentation

  Monitor written records containing information related to commercial transactions such as invoice, letter of credit, order, shipping, certificate of origin.

• Oversee cargo storage requirements

  Oversee the implementation of requirements in the storage of customer cargo.

• Set import export strategies

  Develop and plan the strategies for import and export, according to the size of the company, the nature of its products, expertise and business conditions on the international markets.

• Plan transport operations

  Plan mobility and transport for different departments in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates. Compare different bids and select the most reliable and cost-effective bid.

• Handle shipment paperwork

  Handle paperwork containing information on shipments and attached to goods about to be shipped. Ensure that identification information is complete, visible, and in compliance with all regulations. Check labels showing product counts, final destination, and model numbers.

• Prepare freight shipment reports

  Compose and submit freight shipment reports. Include detailed information on freight conditions and freight handling; report problems if necessary.

• Manage import export licenses

  Ensure the effective issuing of permits and licenses in import and export processes.

• Prepare bills of lading

  Prepare bills of lading and associated shipping documentation in accordance with customs and legal requirements.

• Coordinate import transportation activities

  Oversee import transportation operations; optimise import processes and service strategies.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB