At CargoNet, we’ve spent years working closely with NVOCC operators across regions. We understand these pain points deeply. That’s why we built our platform with powerful modules at its core:
- NVOCC Principal Operation for centralized control
- MRG (Minimum Rate Guideline) for pricing governance
- Agency Operations for Agent office operations
- Container Purchase / Sales , Maintenance and yard Management
- HO and Branch Accounting and Centralized Finance and Credit Control with BI Reports
CargoNet also supports daily operations with essential features like Lead & Quotation Management, NVOCC Export and Import Modules, Container Maintenance, Container Tracking, Finance Management, Central Pricing Desk, EDI Integration, and Road Transport Coordination—all designed to enhance efficiency and control across your NVOCC workflow.
What is NVOCC Software, and Why Does It Matter in 2025?
In today’s fast-paced logistics landscape—where trade routes are shifting, customer demands are rising, and compliance requirements are tightening—NVOCC Software has become a mission-critical tool for Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs).
NVOCCs operate without owning vessels but take on the responsibilities of a carrier. They issue House Bills of Lading, coordinate shipments, manage container inventory, and interact with both shippers and shipping lines. This unique position brings operational complexity that outdated systems or manual processes simply cannot handle.
That’s why modern NVOCCs are turning to CargoNet NVOCC Software—a powerful digital platform purpose-built to streamline, automate, and optimize the entire NVOCC workflow.
What Does NVOCC Software Do?
NVOCC Software is designed to automate and simplify the daily tasks that NVOCCs handle, including:
- Managing House and Master Bills of Lading
- Tracking container movements and lease agreements
- Processing vendor and customer invoices
- Overseeing agent operations with granular control
- Maintaining regional pricing, minimum rate enforcement, and profitability tracking
But CargoNet doesn’t stop at digitizing tasks. It brings advanced capabilities like:
- AI-powered automation – Eliminate repetitive manual work and reduce errors
- Real-time reporting – Track profitability container-wise and vessel-wise
- Modular architecture – Scale with your operation across regions and branches
- Role-based permissions – Restrict agent access and prevent unauthorized changes
- Integrated rate control – Enforce pricing discipline through built-in rules
Core Modules That Make CargoNet Different
Let’s explore two of CargoNet’s most powerful modules designed to bring back control, profitability, and transparency to your operations.
Deep Dive: CargoNet Principal Operation Module
CargoNet Principal Operation module is built specifically for NVOCC headquarters, allowing broader system access and total operational command.
Key Capabilities:
- Container Sales Invoice - Create invoices for container sales based on pre-set rate slabs. Link with tax rules, apply discounts, and auto-sync with accounting.
- Container Purchase Bill-Record purchase invoices from vendors and lessors. Automate posting to accounts payable, link to vendors, and track procurement history.
- Container Lease Management- Track leased containers with start and end dates, lease amounts, parties involved, and lease extensions.
- Credit Note Issuance-Easily generate credit notes for returned containers, rate disputes, or overbilling—fully integrated with sales and finance.
- Gate In / Gate Out-Record every container movement—when it enters or leaves your depot or yard—with time stamps, location, and status updates.
- Container Inventory Upload-Bulk upload existing container inventories into the system. Supports CSV/Excel imports and error validation.
- Container Inventory Agent Opening-Grant agents limited access to their container stock under your control, ensuring transparency while maintaining central authority.
- Vendor & Customer Opening Balances-Input opening balances for all customers and vendors for accurate financial transition and reporting.
Reporting Tools
- Container-Wise Profit & Loss: See profit margins per container based on cost, lease, sale, and repair data.
- Vessel-Wise Profit & Loss:Monitor profitability per voyage/vessel for strategic planning.
- Stock Container Report: Live inventory reports showing location, status (leased, available, under repair), and ownership. .
- Sales & Purchase Reports: Get real-time transaction summaries categorized by customer, vendor, date range, or voyage.
The Power of MRG: Minimum Rate Guideline Module
Pricing in global trade is dynamic. Market disruptions, geopolitical conflict, port congestion, and fuel surcharges can all affect profitability. The MRG module ensures you’re always in control of your pricing policies—no matter what.
Core Features:
- MRG Export & MRG Import-Define the minimum rate that can be quoted for export or import shipments. Protects margins and prevents underpricing by branches or agents.
- MRG Demurrage & Detention-Configure minimum demurrage and detention rates to recover costs from delayed containers. Tailor it per region, terminal, or consignee.
- Demurrage Template & Storage Days-Create templates to apply demurrage after specific free days—auto-applied based on container type, port, or customer type.
- MRG Trans shipments-Set rate guidelines for transshipment cargo and enforce pricing rules during critical port transfers or inland drayage.
- Slot Rate Management-Manage and control pricing for slot bookings with ocean carriers. Prevent agents from selling below the minimum rate. ord every container movement—when it enters or leaves your depot or yard—with time stamps, location, and status updates.
- Special Detention Charges- Handle exceptions—apply special detention or storage rules for selected routes, ports, or seasonal movements.
- MRG Empty Storage-Ensure revenue recovery from empty container holding. Charge clients/agents for storing empties beyond the free period.
- PA Parties – Manage third-party associations and authorities.
- Digital Stamps – Create and apply company-approved e-stamps on documents.
- Agent Management – Assign user-level permissions, restrict access to sensitive modules.
- Regions & Sub-Companies – Operate under multiple brands, geographies, or tax structures.
- Agent Relations & Volume Contracts – Set preferential rates or commission models based on historical volumes.
Why Choose CargoNet NVOCC Software?
Feature
Without CargoNet AI Discipline
Principle Operation Module
Centralized control over financials, rates, and inventory
MRG Rate Governance
Prevents under-quoting and ensures profitability during volatile events
Full Container Lifecycle
Buy, lease, track, and gate-out—all in one platform
Advanced Reporting
Real-time container-wise and vessel-wise profitability insights
Agent Restrictions
Role-based control ensures compliance and security
Global-Ready
Supports multi-region ops, agent relations, and sub-companies
Built-In Financial Tools
Sales, purchase, lease, credit notes—all connected
Real-Time Reporting
Access P&L and container stock across vessels and agents
Seamless Compliance
Integrated with customs filing and regulatory formats
Modular & Scalable
Use only what you need—expand as you grow
NVOCC Operation Gaining Control?
Managing a global NVOCC operation today isn’t just about moving containers—it’s about managing risk, controlling costs, and staying compliant across borders. But many operators still struggle with:
- Agents quoting below cost - CN _NVOCC MRG Module
- Limited control from the head office - CN_ NVOCC Principle Module
- No visibility into container profitability - CN_NVOCC Finance BI Module
All the above Module drives system driven Control on your operations
NVOCC Operations Made easy via CargoNet
CargoNet NVOCC Software offers a robust solution that automates critical processes, improves operational efficiency, and ensures compliance with global shipping standards.
From booking management to real-time tracking and document automation, CargoNet empowers your NVOCC business to operate at its best—no matter how complex your operations become.
Whether you’re managing a regional operation or a global network of agents, CargoNet delivers the control, clarity, and scalability needed to compete in 2025 and beyond.
Take the Next Step Toward Operational Excellence
At CargoNet, we combine industry expertise, technical excellence, and trusted best practices to empower your NVOCC business.
Experience the authoritative control and smart pricing you need to succeed—no matter what challenges arise.
- CargoNet — The Proven Choice for NVOCCs Seeking Trusted, Expert Solutions.
