### Question
How does GENERAL define non-vessel-operating common carrier?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 40102*, **non-vessel-operating common carrier** is defined as:

> a common carrier that—


(A) does not operate the vessels by which the ocean transportation is provided

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

