NVOCC Challenges and How Pomfret Cloud Automation overcome them and help NVOCCs grow & attract more customers

Global Freight Solutions, Seamlessly Delivered for NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier).

NVOCC Shipping Process -

1. Shipper Contact and Booking
2. Receiving and Consolidating Cargo
3.Issuing a House Bill of Lading (HBL)
4.Carrier Coordination and Vessel Loading
5. In-Transit Monitoring
6. Customs Clearance and Destination Operations
7. Final Delivery
8.Invoicing and Payments

Solution Component:
Our solution focuses mainly on the Marine, Freight, Logistics Industry to help with Cargo Loading and Unloading Process. We have integrated the below:
• Integrated electronic document management system.
• Remote Accessibility
• Automated generation of documents from data (such as Statement of Facts, Boarding documents, customs clearance document etc.)
• Tracking of vessel and port monitoring using AIS (figure 4)
• Slab-based pricing for services
• Mapping of orders to sales & purchase invoices for profit analysis
• Efficient cooperation with ports for berth allocation and on boarding pilot.
• Automated reminders to customers/logistics to discharge the goods.

1. For NVOCCs
Challenges and Solutions

2. NVOCC(Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier)

The process involves sales, container stuffing, and
transporting containers to gateway ports. NVOCC agents
handle the issuance of the Bill of Lading and manage
overseas distribution.

NVOCCs and liners play a crucial role in the logistics value
chain by contracting ocean freight and coordinating with
shipping lines to move cargo between locations. This
involves extensive coordination among various parties,
including agencies, principals, shipping lines, container
yards, port terminals, shippers, and consignees.

In the rapidly evolving global trade environment, NVOCCs
and liners face increasing pressure to stay competitive
while efficiently managing their global container fleets.
Achieving this requires effective collaboration, both
internally and externally, and managing these complexities
on a single system platform presents significant challenges.

NVOCC Shipping Process:

1. Shipper Contact and Booking

Customer Inquiry: A shipper contacts the NVOCC for
cargo transportation.
Quote and Negotiation: NVOCC provides a quotation
based on factors like the type of cargo, destination,
volume, and route. Negotiations may take place for
pricing.
Booking Space: Once the shipper confirms, the NVOCC
books space on a vessel owned by an ocean carrier.

2. Receiving and Consolidating Cargo

Cargo Documentation: The shipper provides necessary
documentation, including the packing list, commercial
invoice, and details on the nature of the goods.
Cargo Collection: The NVOCC arranges for cargo to be
collected from the shipper’s warehouse or other locations.
Cargo Consolidation: NVOCC consolidates cargo from
multiple shippers to fill a container if the shipment is less
than a container load (LCL).

3. 3. Issuing a House Bill of Lading (HBL)
HBL Creation: The NVOCC issues its own House Bill of Lading (HBL) to
the shipper, representing a receipt of the cargo and proof of the
contract of carriage.
Submission of Documents: The NVOCC submits relevant shipping
documentation to the authorities for customs clearance and
regulatory compliance.

4. Carrier Coordination and Vessel Loading
Carrier Coordination: NVOCC coordinates with the ocean carrier,
ensuring the cargo is loaded onto the scheduled vessel.
Master Bill of Lading (MBL): The ocean carrier issues a Master Bill of
Lading (MBL) to the NVOCC, which reflects the entire cargo on the
ship, including consolidated shipments.

5. In-Transit Monitoring
Tracking: The NVOCC monitors the shipment’s progress, providing
tracking information to the shipper regarding the cargo's status.
Document Handover: Depending on the payment terms (such as
Letter of Credit), the NVOCC hands over the required documents,
including the Bill of Lading, to the shipper or consignee.



6. Customs Clearance and Destination Operations

Customs Documentation: Upon arrival at the destination, the
NVOCC ensures customs clearance with the appropriate
documentation.
Deconsolidation (for LCL shipments): If the cargo is consolidated, the
NVOCC deconsolidates the container and arranges for individual
shipments to be delivered to consignees.

7. Final Delivery

Delivery to Consignee: The NVOCC arranges the final delivery of the
goods to the consignee’s premises.
Cargo Release: The consignee receives the cargo after fulfilling the
necessary requirements, such as payment or presentation of
documents.

8. Invoicing and Payments

Final Invoice: The NVOCC invoices the shipper or consignee for its
services, including freight, customs, handling, and any other applicable
fees.
Settlement: Payments are settled as per the agreed terms.

4. Challenges NVOCC
Face
Competition: With more traditional logistics companies jumping
into the NVOCC arena, the competition is heating up.

Tracking: Real time Tracking of Vessels and Cargo

Risk: Maritime transport is a tough business, with complex pricing
and often unclear contracts adding to the challenge.

Business Operations Management : Modeling various operations,
including container NVOCC, leasing, portable warehouses, and
container sales.

Inventory Visibility: Ensuring real-time visibility of container
inventory across all locations.

Cost Tracking: Capturing all cost elements throughout different
shipment legs for accurate financial analysis.

Collaborations with Depots and Vendors: Coordinating with
depots and vendors and integrating with port systems via EDI
(Electronic Data Interchange).

Accurate Cost Capture in Collaboration: Capturing actual costs
while collaborating with agencies to ensure financial accuracy.

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Shipment Commercial Data : Accessing commercial data related
to shipments and comparing actual performance with the
planned budget (port pair analysis).

Container Maintenance and Repair Control : Managing and
controlling container maintenance and repairs efficiently.

Real-Time Inventory Balancing: Maintaining real-time balance of
inventory, accounting for surplus and deficit.

Empty Container Movement: Managing the movement of empty
containers based on budget and stock levels.

Support for Dynamic Business Models with Advanced Analytics:
Enabling real-time analytics to support dynamic business plans,
helping businesses adapt quickly and take corrective actions
when needed, while integrating with the latest technologies and
industry practices like blockchain, AI, big data, and robotic process
automation.

Challenges NVOCC
Face

6. •Collaborative and adaptable approach

•Responsive

•Cost-efficient delivery model

•Proven track record of success

•Extensive experience in maritime
processes

•To minimize risk and cost
Right Partner Right Practice Right People
•industry Know how

•Deep Shipping and Maritime
experience

•Appropriate Size

Why Pomfret Cloud

7. Our Solution Type

•Create and publish a list of Voyage + Containers to attract more
customers
•Integrated electronic document management system .
•Generate Bill of Lading
•Tracking of Profit/Loss, Payment and Invoices
•Automated generation of documents from data (such as
Statement of Facts, Boarding documents, customs clearance
document etc.)
•Remote Accessibility and Tracking of vessel and port monitoring
using AIS
•Automated reminders to customers/logistics to discharge the
goods.
•Customization of platform based on specific needs.
•Slab-based pricing for services
•IOT based Refrigerated and Frozen Food Smart Container
Tracking
•Efficient cooperation with ports for berth allocation and on
boarding pilot.


Our Solution Component
MyCargo

DADocks

Cfreighter

Cfleet

8. Key Benefits for NVOCC
•Increased Profitability Minimize empty container movements,
boosting profitability by 10%.

•Efficient Container Tracking Streamline container tracking and
inventory management from yard-to-yard, from source to
destination. Improved Vessel Schedule Visibility Gain better
insights into vessel schedules, considering all port combinations.
Enhanced Budget Control and Compliance Strengthen control
over budgets and improve compliance with MIS reporting.

•Faster Trade Management Expedite trade by managing various
types of bills of lading online.

•Improved Stakeholder Experience Provide end-to-end shipment
visibility to enhance the experience for customers, partners,
vendors, and internal teams.

•Boosted Profitability Across Business Lines Increase profitability
by optimizing volume and revenue across different lines of
business.

•Creates a paperless office with efficient operation.

•Since less time is spent without doing manual repetitive tasks, it
enables users to complete much more tasks. Thereby,
increasing productivity.

•It can be accessed from anywhere at any time

•Less error in port, customs and immigration documents as
documents are generated automatically

•Reminders of key SLAs (deadlines) to avoid demurrage and
detention fees.
•Better control by monitoring of ship voyage, operations, finance
and customer relationship activities in one-place. Enhanced
Container Visibility Achieve a 20% increase in end-to-end
container visibility.

•Reduced Manual Labor Decrease manual work by 30% through
automation and system integration.

9. THANK YOU!
Purnendu Bhattacharjee
Digital Channel Sales Manager
www.blychain.net
Houstan, Texas, USA
[phone]
Blychain Networks