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NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier)

In Indonesian: NVOCC (pengangkut tanpa kapal) Abbreviation: NVOCC

An NVOCC is a carrier that operates no ships of its own but buys space from shipping lines and resells it to shippers under its own house B/L. Towards the shipper it acts as the carrier; towards the line it is the shipper on the master B/L. The model is common for LCL and small shippers who need consolidation and competitive rates. Check its reputation, agent network and liability insurance.

Related terms

  • Freight Forwarder

    A freight forwarder organises shipments on behalf of cargo owners: booking ship or aircraft space, arranging trucking, documents, insurance and LCL consolidation.

  • House Bill of Lading (HBL)

    A house bill of lading is the B/L a freight forwarder or NVOCC issues to the shipper.

  • Master Bill of Lading (MBL)

    A master bill of lading is the B/L issued by the ocean carrier for the containers booked with it.

  • LCL (Less than Container Load)

    LCL is a shipment too small to fill a container, so a forwarder or NVOCC consolidates it with other shippers' cargo at a container freight station (CFS).

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