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FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications

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

   The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received nine ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.
   The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Dependable Global Express, Rancho Dominguez, Calif. (Bradley J. Dechter, president); and SL Logix, Cypress, Calif. (Young “Steve” E. Lee, president).
   The agency received NVO/ocean freight forwarder license applications from Bayberry Logistics, Arnold, Md. (Elliot Nudell, member); and First Class Freight Logistics, San Francisco, Calif. (Daniel J. McCarthy, president).
   The FMC also received ocean freight forwarder license applications from Cosmic Express Corp., Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (Jennifer Huang, president); and RMN Export Services, Miami Lakes, Fla. (Rosa M. Marrero-Nagy, president).
   In addition, the agency received applications for changes to qualifying individuals from AE Eagle Logistics, Bensenville, Ill. (Peter Porse, vice president); Morgan Systems, Atlanta (Glenn Manfrin, vice president of international); and Morrison Express Corp. (U.S.A.), El Segundo, Calif. (Tony L. Medeiros, vice 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.