FMC Practitioner

John Roller, FMC Practitioner No. 1357 specializes in helping U.S.-based companies or foreign entities navigate the regulatory landscape of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for ocean freight services. By providing assistance with obtaining an FMC Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license—either as an Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF) or a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC)—John ensures that businesses comply with U.S. maritime regulations.

For U.S. companies, the process typically involves obtaining one of the OTI licenses, while for foreign entities, the requirement to post a bond and register with the FMC ensures that they meet U.S. regulatory standards. In cases where companies aren't licensed yet but still want to offer ocean freight services, they need to operate as agents for licensed OTIs and provide proper documentation, such as the name and FMC number of the OTI.

For more details about the specific processes for obtaining these licenses or how John we can  assist in this process, please contact John at jmroller@creativeconsultingllc.com or call/text +1 (720) 984-5104.