VESSEL OPERATING COMMON CARRIERS

An ocean common carrier is defined in the Shipping Act of 1984 as a vessel-operating common carrier ("VOCC").  VOCCs are required to keep tariffs (a showing of its rates, charges, classifications, rules, and practices between all points or ports) open for public inspection (46 CFR Part 520). 

Ocean Common Carriers may enter into agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984.  The rules for this can be found in 46 CFR Part 535. 

In addition, VOCCs may enter into service contracts with one or more shippers (46 CFR Part 530).

Carrier List

Agreements By Carrier

2 Year Inactive VOCC History

5 Year Inactive VOCC History

Office of Service Contracts and Tariffs

Office of Agreements