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FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received eight ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

   The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received eight ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
   The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Giovanni Express Shipping, Lawrence, Mass. (Giovanni E Mejia, manager); and Rapi Embarque, Bronx, N.Y. (Adelso D. Ruben, president).
   The agency also received NVO/ocean freight forwarder license applications from Aplus Freight Forwarding, Miami (Marcos Barreto, member); Assetco Freight Brokers, Medley, Fla. (Luis Lopez, president); and Latam Cargo USA, Miami (Rosamarina Silva, authorized member).
   In addition, the FMC received license applications for changes to qualifying individuals from Embassy Freight International, Atlanta (Robert C. Shaver, manager); Suncargo, National City, Calif. (Proserfina Demonteverde, president); and Wilk Forwarding Co., Jacksonville, Fla. (John J. Wilk, president).
   Persons knowing of any reason why an applicant should not receive an OTI license or amendment are urged to contact the FMC’s Office of Transportation Intermediaries in Washington, D.C. at (202) 523-5843. Lists of licensed OTIs (applications approved, bonds in place and fully licensed) — both ocean freight forwarders and NVOs — are also available on the FMC website.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.