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Number 9
Title FREIGHT FORWARDER COMPENSATION
Filed 23MAY2022
Effective 23MAY2022
Expires N/A
Filing Codes I
Default Body
Compensation to a licensed Ocean Freight Forwarder will be paid in
connection with any shipment dispatched on behalf of others when,
and only when, such Forwarder is licensed with the Federal Maritime
Commission under Section 19(a) of the Shipping Act of 1984, as
amended, and has certified in writing that it holds a valid FMC-
issued Forwarder License (including the number thereof) and has
performed the following services:

A. Compensation shall be paid only if the freight forwarder
has performed, in addition to the solicitation and securing
of the cargo for the ship or the booking of, or otherwise
arranging for space for such cargo, two or more of the
following services:

1) The coordination of the movement of the cargo to
shipside;
2) The preparation and processing of the ocean Bill of
Lading;
3) The preparation and processing of dock receipts or
delivery orders;
4) The preparation and processing of consular documents
or export declarations; or
5) The payment of the ocean freight charges on the cargo.

B. Carrier shall pay compensation as specified below on the
applicable ocean freight charges named in individual NRAs
governed by this Tariff, to base ports, on cargo loaded,
including heavy lift and extra length revenue, but
excluding all other charges.

C. Compensation shall be paid upon presentation of a duly
certified invoice and may not be deducted from ocean
freight and other charges due in accordance with rates
and conditions in this Tariff and this rule.

D. Bills for compensation will not be honored unless
presented to carrier within sixty days of the date
of clearance of vessel.

E. Compensation will not be paid on through Bill of
Lading cargo originating at port of loading beyond
the application of this tariff.

F. No compensation shall be paid to anyone at port or
ports of destination.

G. Freight Forwarders who are also Licensed Customs House
Brokers shall be paid compensation as specified below
based on the aggregate of all rates and charges
applicable under this tariff, subject to the above
conditions and exceptions.

H. Freight Forwarder Compensation:
- NONE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT.
Default State Yes
Is Charge? No