🚢BE-30 Reporting Requirements for Ocean Freight Carriers
BE-30: Quarterly Survey of Ocean Freight Revenues and Foreign Expenses of U.S. Carriers
Summary
By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Ocean Freight Revenues and Foreign Expenses of U.S. Carriers (BE-30). The data collected on the BE-30 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in transport services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Economic Analysis Bureau
Business Impact
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The content outlines mandatory reporting requirements for U.S. ocean carriers to submit data on freight revenues and expenses. This affects business operations, as compliance with reporting terms is legally required for specified revenue thresholds.