Effective	17NOV2008
Filed	01NOV2007
Filing Codes	IC

a. Every Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) MUST
   clearly state its status as an NVOCC when cargo is
   booked with, or tendered to, the Carrier for
   transportation service.
       
b. If the Shipper tendering the cargo identifies itself as
   an NVOCC, the Carrier shall verify that the NVOCC has
   filed a Tariff in compliance with FMC regulations and
   maintains an effective Ocean Transportation Intermediary
   NVOCC Bond as required by the Shipping Act of 1984, as
   amended, before the Carrier accepts or transports cargo
   for the account of such NVOCC.  A copy of the Tariff
   Rule (required by 46 CFR 520.11) published by the NVOCC
   which demonstrates that a Tariff and Bond are in effect
   (including printed copies of a download internet Tariff
   Screen Display) will be accepted by the Carrier as
   documenting the NVOCC's compliance with the Tariff and
   Bonding Requirements of the Shipping Act.
        
c. When a Shippers' Association tenders or books cargo with
   the Carrier, it MUST clearly state whether or not the
   member for which it is booking or tendering cargo is an
   NVOCC.  If the member for whom transportation service is
   to be provided is an NVOCC the provisions of paragraph
   b. above will apply.

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