How does the MPCI program define delegation of filing responsibilities for shipping lines and freight forwarders?

How does the MPCI program define delegation of filing responsibilities for shipping lines and freight forwarders?

NAIC allows freight forwarders and shipping lines to delegate filing responsibilities under certain conditions.


Freight Forwarders


Freight forwarders may delegate filing to other freight forwarders (local or overseas), but the liable local freight forwarder always remains responsible for compliance.

In summary:

  • A freight forwarder registers once on the NAIC portal and receives an MPCI Party ID.
  • The liable freight forwarder can allow delegation to all forwarders, selected forwarders, or no one.
  • Delegated freight forwarders must also register and use their own MPCI Party ID.
  • When filing, the delegated freight forwarder must include the MPCI Party ID of the liable freight forwarder, which is shared offline.


Shipping Lines and Shipping Agents

Shipping lines may delegate liability, filing, or both to shipping agents, depending on their local presence and NAIC integration.

In summary:

  • Shipping lines must register on the NAIC portal and receive an MPCI Party ID.
  • Liability can be delegated to one shipping agent per emirate if the shipping line has no local presence.
  • Filing can be delegated to one or more shipping agents if the shipping line is not integrated with NAIC.
  • Shipping agents only need to register if they are delegated to file and will receive their own MPCI Party ID.
  • When filing, shipping agents must include the MPCI Party ID of the shipping line.


NAIC Communication
NAIC responses are sent mainly to the party submitting the filing. The liable freight forwarder or shipping line can still view all filings and assessment results submitted on their behalf through the NAIC portal.