AP Tariffs Strengthens Global Presence at WCA 2026

Atlantic Pacific Tariffs, Inc. (AP Tariffs) will be participating in the 15th Annual WCA Worldwide Conference, taking place from March 9-13, 2026, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, located within the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

As a long-standing annual participant, AP Tariffs is honored to serve as one of the official sponsors of the WIS Fine Wine Event, one of the conference’s most distinguished invitation-only networking gatherings. The event provides an elegant setting for senior logistics professionals to engage in meaningful discussions and cultivate long-term partnerships.

The WCA Worldwide Conference is recognized as the largest and most influential logistics networking event of the year, with more than 5,000 delegates from over 180 countries expected to attend in 2026. The event provides an unparalleled platform for freight forwarders to conduct One-on-One meetings, expand into new markets, and strengthen strategic partnerships.

Sponsoring Meaningful Connections

“Our continued participation in the WCA Worldwide Conference reflects our dedication to supporting the freight forwarding industry worldwide,” said AP Tariffs' President Mauricio Larenas. “Sponsoring the WIS Fine Wine Event allows us to contribute to an environment where meaningful conversations and long-term partnerships can flourish.”

A Global Platform for Growth

AP Tariffs looks forward to reconnecting with partners, meeting new members, and discussing how our FMC Tariff Publishing, and Regulatory Compliant Support Services can help its customers operate with confidence and efficiency in international markets.

About AP Tariffs

AP Tariffs is the 5th largest FMC Publisher, providing Professional FMC Tariff

Publishing and Regulatory Compliance Support Services to VOCC’s, NVOCCs and Freight Forwarders worldwide. With a focus on accuracy, transparency, and adherence to FMC regulatory standards, AP Tariffs helps Ocean Freight Logistics Companies maintain compliance while expanding their global reach.

$50K FMC Penalty for NVOCC Tariff Violations

Miami, FL, USA -- A non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) was ordered to pay $50,000 in compromise penalty to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for Tariff Violations.

WHY IT MATTERS

New Jersey-based NVOCC Olympiad Line LLC allegedly violated the Shipping Act by providing service that was not in accordance with the rates, charges, classifications, rules, and practices contained in its published tariff.

Olympiad paid the FMC $50,000 in compromise of these allegations but did not admit to violations of the Shipping Act or Commission regulations.

A vessel operating common carrier (VOCC) based in South Korea, Hyundai Glovis, Co. Ltd., also paid a whopping $1,300,000 in compromise of similar allegations. The FMC staff claims that for over a year, Hyundai Glovis provided services as a common carrier without publishing the appropriate tariffs showing all its active rates and charges.

AVOID PENALTIES!

Led by FMC legal practitioners, AP Tariffs' core mission is to help clients maintain FMC-compliant tariffs and avoid costly penalty payments.

• Did you know?  Even if you didn't know you were violating the Shipping Act, you can still be fined a maximum of $14,988 per occurrence!

Not knowing is not an excuse. It is crucial to stay in compliance with the FMC regulations. And that's where AP Tariffs comes in.

We offer FMC compliance training to all our clients, up to 2 hours per month free! A phone call or an online meeting, AP Tariffs' FMC experts are always available to give advice how to file rates correctly and keep tariffs updated. Think of us as your very own FMC Compliance Department.

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Read this Guide on Understanding an NVOCC's Role in Ocean Freight Rate Filings

Understanding an NVOCC's Role in Ocean Freight Rate Filings

If you’re a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) involved in shipping cargo to or from the United States, you’re likely navigating the complex world of FMC regulations. Here’s what you, as an NVOCC, need to know to stay compliant—and avoid costly penalties!

What NVOCCs Must Do:

• Always file your selling rate, even if it’s the same as your buying rate.

• Selling to public or non-FMC agents? Publish the TLI rate in your tariff.

• Selling to cargo owners or FMC-licensed NVOCCs? Register the rate as an NRA.

Why It Matters:

Skipping this step could cost you $14,988 per shipment. That’s not a typo.

Who Can Resell?

Only FMC Authorized NVOCCs can legally buy and resell Ocean Freight Rates from and to USA Territories. Once the NVOCC Rate is filed or registered, and the House Bill of Lading (HBL) is issued, it can pass through multiple layers of HBL, but your responsibility is to ensure the shipment under your control is compliant.

As shipper or Consignee in the Master BL, you may end up being liable for the Shipment incidentals such as Detention and Demurrage caused by the real shipper or the real consignee of the shipment.

Be aware of the shipment value before accepting handling the shipments. Low value shipments tend to be abandoned by the owners when billed for large Detention and Demurrage Changes. In those cases, you may end up paying the Daily cumulative charges and fines of the low value abandoned shipments.

What Freight Forwarders Can’t Do:

FMC-Authorized Ocean Freight Forwarders (OFF) are Logistics and Export Documentation Agents that handle Ocean Export Shipments. They are NOT allowed to mark up the rate applied by the VOCC or NVOCC. They invoice for the services provided as listed in their Services Rate List.

The BL Chain Explained:

• Vessel Operator (VOCC) publishes or registers its selling rate and issues the MBL, showing the buying FMC NVOCC as Shipper or Consignee.

• Each FMC NVOCC publishes or registers its selling rate and issues its HBL, showing the customer as shipper or consignee.

• The final HBL shows the real shipper and consignee.

Each party in this chain must file or register their selling rate.

The FMC cannot enforce or regulate if in the chain of intermediaries involved in the shipment are non-FMC NVOCCs, but it does enforce rules on FMC-Licensed NVOCCs.

Bottom line: If you’re a licensed NVOCC, publish your TLI or register your NRA. It provides you with a shield against penalties.

AP Tariffs streamlines FMC compliance with advanced tariff publishing technology, cutting filing costs by 90% while ensuring regulatory adherence. We also provide our clients with free compliance management service includes up to 2 hours of consultation per month.

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