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FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications

   The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received eight license applications and changes for review.
   The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Chartwell Navigation, Belle Mead, N.J. (Kenneth T. Carr, president); and USA Tomcargo Corp., Miami (Hector A. Parra, president).
   The agency received NVO-ocean freight forwarder license applications from Choiceone Logistics, Medley, Fla. (Trina M. Gomez, president); and Yuexin Global Logistics (USA), Arcadia, Calif. (Allen Tran, president).
   The FMC also received ocean freight forwarder license applications from Caicos Caribbean Lines, Medley, Fla. (Joanne Tyson, president); and Onsite Global Logistics, Houston (Herbert R. Hogg, operating manager).
   In addition, the agency received applications for changes to qualifying individuals from Concord Express, Inglewood, Calif. (Philip Chin, secretary); and Toyo Logistics America, Torrance, Calif. (Kyoko V. Thomas, general manager).
   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.