### Question
How is the term ocean transportation intermediary defined?


### Answer
The term **ocean transportation intermediary** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 40102* as the following:

> an ocean freight forwarder or a non-vessel-operating common carrier

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 40102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Regulation of Ocean Shipping > Part A-Ocean Shipping > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL**

