Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association
OCEMA is the lead association of major international ocean common carriers for U.S. intermodal and equipment issues. OCEMA provides a forum for its members to discuss, evaluate, and reach agreement with respect to matters pertaining to the interchange, transportation, use, and operation of carrier equipment in the U.S.
Included in its scope are equipment-related operational, safety, and regulatory activities such as participation in industry forums, educational sessions, regulatory proceedings, and legislative matters.
Our mission
To provide a forum for OCEMA's member ocean carriers to discuss, evaluate and reach agreement on matters pertaining to the interchange, transportation, use and operation of carrier equipment in the U.S., including related operational, safety and regulatory activities.
Our vision
A safe, efficient and reliable U.S. intermodal system in which containers and chassis move smoothly between ports, rail terminals, motor carriers and the shippers they serve.
OCEMA members interchange cargo to be carried to and from the U.S. inland locations via motor carriers and railroads. An essential element of these inland operations involves the movement of containers on intermodal chassis and rail cars.
OCEMA's activities are authorized under the U.S. Shipping Act, as amended. The OCEMA Basic Agreement is filed with the Federal Maritime Commission.