Ex-Im
BANK | MARAD
U.S.
Shipping STUDY – PILOT
Purpose
of the Pilot Program Study
To
study the effects of the U.S.-flag shipping requirement on the
Ex-Im Bank Program with respect to shipping costs and process.
Among others, the data to be collected will provide information
on:
U.S.-flag
vs. non-U.S.-flag rate differentials
Cost
(as a percentage of U.S. export value) represented by ocean
transportation
Rate
negotiation models
Determinations
of vessel availability (with outcome and rationale)
Determinations
(other than vessel availability)
Use
of MarAd reconsideration process
Basic
Data Elements
Identification
of Export Transaction:
Cargo
Data:
Date
Shipments began
Non-U.S.
flag shipments of U.S. goods
Estimated
cargo to move (revenue tons)
Estimated
Shipments (number
and value)
Supplier
Origin
Port
of Loading
Destination
Country
Discharge
port
Commodities
Other
information/comments
Cost
Data:
Total
cost of ocean transport for U.S. exports to be financed by Ex-Im
Bank
Transportation
cost as percentage of contract value of U.S. exports shipped
U.S.-flag
rate per revenue ton (including source of data quoted, e.g., U.S.
carriers, exporters/shippers, MarAd)
Foreign
flag rate(s) per revenue tons (including source of data, e.g.,
exporters/shippers, MarAd)
Relevant
historical cost data
MarAd
guideline rate calculation (if applicable and available)
Rate
differential calculations
Process
Data:
Date
of application for Ex-Im loan or guarantee
Any
previous Ex-Im Bank-financed shipments on non-U.S. flag?
How
far in advance of shipment did exporter/shipper request U.S. flag
bids?
Advance
shipping plan presented?
Booking
subject to completion?
Evidence
of good faith efforts to comply with U.S. shipping requirements?
General
determination country?
Did
the exporter/shipper obtain foreign flag bids?
Facilitation
by MarAd requested? Description of facilitation activities and
outcome.
Shipped
U.S.-flag or foreign-flag?
Transshipment
required to allow portion of transportation to be provided by
U.S. flag vessel? Delay caused (Length of delay)?
If
determination requested – type, rationale
Determination
outcome (including timing, outcome, details of basis for
decision)
If
determination denied, was there a request for reconsideration?
(If so, timing, outcome, details of basis for decision)
Outcome:
(1) all U.S. exports shipped U.S. flag, (2) partial U.S. flag
shipping (details), and/or (3) request for Ex-Im Bank support for
U.S. exports dropped/refused
Any
unusual circumstances
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