VOCC
Category: Logistics
Also searched as: Vessel Operating Common Carrier
Definition (plain English)
A vessel-operating common carrier owns or operates vessels and sells ocean transport capacity.
Why it matters commercially
VOCC service reliability, sailing schedule, free time, and surcharge rules affect freight cost and delivery risk.
Example
A forwarder quote was checked against the actual VOCC schedule because the buyer needed a reliable ETA for a promotion.
Common mistake
Treating all ocean quotes the same without checking carrier, service string, cutoffs, and transshipment pattern.
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