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FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications

FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications

   The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 12 license applications and changes for review.

   The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Demanko HLC Logistics, Wakefield, Mass. (Kevin F. O'Donnell, vice president); and India Maritime Agency, Maywood, N.J. (Joseph Monaghan, president.

   The agency received NVO-ocean freight forwarder license applications from ALG Global Logistics, El Segundo, Calif. (Lorrie Vidal, chief executive officer); and Arlette P. Porras, Placentia, Calif. (Arlette P. Porras, sole proprietor).

   The FMC also received ocean freight forwarder license applications from Montgomery International, Essington, Pa. (Ari. M. Bobrow, export manager); Sooner Solutions, Auburn, Wash. (Jean F. Keller, member); and Supreme International Ltd., Chicago (Bosun A. Dominic, president).

   In addition, the agency received applications for changes to qualifying individuals from Alispeed U.S.A., Jamaica, N.Y. (Lorenzo Giusti, treasurer); All West Coast Shipping, San Pablo, Calif. (Aleksandr Naumov, vice president); Delmar International, Jamaica, N.Y. (Ricky Kam Sing Ho, president); and Seamaster Logistics, Carteret, N.J. (Myles O'Brien, president); and a license transfer application from A. C. Global, River Edge, N.J. (Sophie Persits, 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 at (202) 523-5843.

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.