NVOCC + LCL CONSOLIDATION · 25 MODULES

NVOCC software that eliminates re-keying from booking to billing.

Purpose-built NVOCC software covering HBL/MBL management, container consolidation and deconsolidation, sailing schedules, carrier slot bookings, EDI manifesting (CUSCAR, COPRAR, COARRI, BAPLIE), customs filing and revenue accounting — in one data model. Used by NVOCC operators, LCL consolidators, CFS operators and feeder lines across 23 countries.

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NVOCC at a glance
100%
HBL → MBL reconciliation
1-click
Carrier booking via API
35%
Faster order processing
Live
Agent & equipment visibility
SEE THE PRODUCT

The principal desk, at a glance.

The NVOCC principal desk — sailings, own-BL documentation, equipment, the agent network and revenue shares on one screen. The product ships in light and dark themes; this preview follows yours. Representative interface, sample data.
WHAT IT IS

What is NVOCC software?

NVOCC software is the operational backbone for a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier — a company that books cargo, issues its own House Bills of Lading (HBL), consolidates shipments into containers, books slots with shipping lines, and operates like a virtual carrier without owning vessels. The platform handles the four operational pillars unique to NVOCC: HBL/MBL management with auto-reconciliation, container consolidation and deconsolidation, EDI manifesting with customs and carriers, and revenue accounting against carrier costs.

Most NVOCC operations leak time in three places: re-keying carrier bookings, reconciling HBL to MBL by hand, and chasing missing manifests. WHIZCargo unifies all three into a single record that the same data model carries from booking to billing — no re-keying, no spreadsheet exports.

WHO IT'S FOR

Built for every operator in non-vessel-operating logistics.

NVOCC Operators
Issue HBL, book slots, manifest, customs file, reconcile against carrier MBL — all in one platform with native EDI to carriers and ports.
LCL Consolidators
Multi-shipper grouping, container fill optimisation, manifesting per HBL, deconsolidation at destination CFS, revenue allocation per booking.
CFS Operators
Container Freight Station workflows — receiving, stuffing, destuffing, bonded warehousing, customs filing, customer-billable handling.
Feeder Operators
Slot allocations from deep-sea principals, intra-regional scheduling, EDI reconciliation, revenue accounting per voyage.
Liner Agencies (NVOCC representing carriers)
Documentation, schedules, vessel coordination, port DAs, CRO management and EDI to principals.
Hybrid Forwarder + NVOCC
Many forwarders also operate as NVOCC on select trades. WHIZCargo supports both modes in the same operator workflow without duplicate data entry.
NVOCC-SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES

The depth where NVOCC actually gets complex.

HBL / MBL · AUTO-RECONCILIATION
No more reconciling bills by hand.

Each HBL automatically attaches to its parent MBL. Variances in weight, container count, freight terms or payment terms are flagged for operator review before customs filing. AI variance prediction catches discrepancies before they cause customs holds.

  • Auto-link HBL to MBL on issuance
  • Variance flagging with severity scoring
  • One-click manifest generation
  • Audit trail of every reconciliation decision
  • Customs-ready document set per shipment
HBL · MBL · Manifest · Customs
One reconciled record.
CONTAINER · CONSOLIDATION + AGING
AI keeps containers moving — and revenue rising.

AI predicts demurrage and detention exposure per container and suggests early discharge, repositioning, or contract re-negotiation before charges accrue. The LCL consolidation optimiser auto-clusters shipments by route, destination port and ETA window to maximise container fill — driving higher revenue per box.

  • Container aging predictor (demurrage / detention)
  • LCL consolidation optimiser (max fill per container)
  • Empty container repositioning recommendations
  • Slot purchase reconciliation
  • Revenue allocation per HBL within the MBL
Max fill · Min idle time
Higher revenue per TEU.
THE PRINCIPAL–AGENT MODEL

Run the agent network like you're in every port.

An NVOCC lives or dies on its network. The principal issues the B/L — the agents book, deliver, collect and hold your boxes. The platform gives the principal the visibility that model demands.

AGENT NETWORK · VISIBILITY & SETTLEMENT
Every agent, every booking, every dollar — live.

Agents book against your services through the agent portal or EDI, and the principal desk sees it the moment it lands — by agent, trade lane and service. Freight collected at destination is applied against your B/Ls, delivery orders are controlled centrally, and commissions and revenue shares settle per agency agreement — line-item auditable, period by period.

  • Agent portal with schedules, space and your tariffs
  • Bookings by agent, lane and service — live
  • Collections applied against B/Ls; DO release control
  • Commission & revenue-share settlement per agreement
  • Agent performance scoring — volume, collections, discrepancies
Principal ↔ Agents
One network, one truth.
EQUIPMENT · STATUS, D&D & REPAIR
Know where every box is — and what it's costing you.

SOC and leased equipment is tracked live across agents, depots, ports and vessels, with CODECO feeds updating gate moves automatically. Free-day clocks run per container at destination, so demurrage and detention accrue — and are invoiced through the responsible agent instead of leaking. Depot damage estimates route to the principal for approval, with repair cost recovery tracked to closure.

  • Live equipment inventory by location — agent, depot, port, vessel
  • Idle-day and off-hire tracking per unit
  • Destination demurrage & detention accrual, collected via agents
  • Container repair (M&R) estimates with principal approval and cost recovery
  • Repositioning recommendations before idle days bite
Every box · status, days, dollars
visible from the principal desk.
EDI & INTEGRATION

Native EDI for every port, carrier and customs authority.

No middleware. No third-party EDI gateways. Direct connections to the standards NVOCC operators actually use.

CUSCAR / CUSDEC COPRAR COARRI BAPLIE IFTMIN UN/EDIFACT ANSI X12 SAP IDoc OAGIS BOD Carrier APIs REST API Webhooks
FREQUENTLY ASKED

NVOCC software, answered.

What is NVOCC software?
NVOCC software is a specialised freight forwarding platform built for Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers — companies that issue their own House Bills of Lading (HBL), consolidate shipments, book carrier space, and operate like virtual shipping lines without owning vessels. Core features include HBL/MBL management, container consolidation and deconsolidation, manifesting, EDI to carriers and shippers, revenue accounting and CFS (Container Freight Station) operations.
What is the difference between NVOCC and freight forwarder software?
Freight forwarder software covers booking and shipping coordination on the customer's behalf. NVOCC software adds the issuance of own bills of lading (HBL), revenue accounting against carrier costs (MBL), container slot management with shipping lines, and consolidation workflows. WHIZCargo handles both roles natively — most NVOCC operators also run forwarder workflows in the same platform.
How does NVOCC software support the principal–agent model?
The principal sees the whole network live: agent bookings by trade lane, freight collections applied to B/Ls, delivery-order control, and commission or revenue-share settlement per agency agreement. On the equipment side, SOC and leased boxes are tracked across agents, depots, ports and vessels — with demurrage, detention and container repair (M&R) accruals visible, approvable and recoverable per container and per responsible party.
How does NVOCC software handle HBL and MBL reconciliation?
WHIZCargo auto-reconciles each House Bill of Lading (HBL) to its parent Master Bill of Lading (MBL). Variances — weight, container count, freight terms, payment terms — are flagged for review before customs filing. AI variance prediction catches discrepancies before they cause customs holds.
Does NVOCC software support LCL consolidation?
Yes. LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation is a core NVOCC workflow. WHIZCargo handles multi-shipper grouping, container fill optimisation, manifesting per HBL within the MBL, deconsolidation at destination CFS, and revenue allocation per LCL booking — all in the same data model as FCL shipments.
What EDI does NVOCC software need to support?
For carrier and port-side EDI: CUSCAR / CUSDEC (customs reporting), COPRAR (container pre-arrival), COARRI (container arrival), BAPLIE (vessel stowage), IFTMIN (booking) — plus UN/EDIFACT, ANSI X12, and carrier-specific REST APIs. WHIZCargo supports all of them natively.
How does AI improve NVOCC operations?
AI reduces container aging by predicting demurrage and detention exposure per container and suggesting early discharge or repositioning. AI optimises LCL consolidation to maximise container fill (revenue per box). AI pre-files customs based on shipment patterns. Real WHIZCargo NVOCC customers see 35% faster order processing and 60% less manual work.
Can NVOCC software handle multi-carrier slot bookings?
Yes. WHIZCargo connects to carrier APIs for one-click booking, manages slot allocations from deep-sea principals and feeder partners, tracks empty container repositioning, and reconciles slot purchase invoices against booking activity.
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