CARRIERS SEEK FMC APPROVAL FOR INTTRA
Five ocean carriers covering the world’s major trade lanes have officially requested U.S. regulatory approval of a plan to establish a portal for doing business over the Internet.
INTTRA shareholders are Maersk Sealand, CMA CGM, Hamburg Sud, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and P&O Nedlloyd Ltd. The agreement would also provide for non-shareholding parties to use the portal on “an equal and non-discriminatory basis.”
Services will include: schedule requests; booking requests; booking confirmation and activity plans; equipment dispatch; shipping instructions; bill of lading verification; tracking and tracing of shipments; proactive event notification; and reporting. The portal will not contain individual rates or service contract information, according to the agreement now before the Federal Maritime Commission.
FMC action is expected within 45 days.
CARRIERS SEEK FMC APPROVAL FOR INTTRA
