Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Practice Exam

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What do non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) do?

  1. Provide physical labor during shipping

  2. Directly own and operate shipping vessels

  3. Buy space on carriers and resell it at a marked-up price

  4. Act as freight forwarders for domestic shipments only

The correct answer is: Buy space on carriers and resell it at a marked-up price

Non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) function by buying space on shipping carriers and then reselling that space to their clients at a marked-up price. This role enables them to act as intermediaries in the shipping industry, allowing businesses that need to ship goods to leverage the shipping capacity offered by various carriers without having to own or operate any vessels themselves. By purchasing space in bulk from shipping lines, NVOCCs can often negotiate better rates and provide competitive pricing to their customers. This arrangement is beneficial to shippers, as it gives them access to shipping resources and facilitates their logistics operations without the complexities of managing vessel ownership. NVOCCs also handle other essential functions such as documentation, customs clearance, and cargo tracking, adding value to their services and helping streamline international shipping processes. The other options describe roles that do not accurately reflect the primary function of NVOCCs. They do not provide physical labor or own shipping vessels, nor are they limited to acting as freight forwarders for only domestic shipments, as their operations can include international logistics as well.

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