non vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC)
Definition
US designation for a shipment consolidator or freight forwarder who does not own any vessel, but functions as a 'carrier' by issuing its own bills of lading or air waybills and assuming responsibility for the shipments.
non vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) is in the Shipping, Transport, & Travel subject.
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