SCAC Codes

What is a SCAC code?

The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two to four-letter code. NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association) developed SCAC identification codes in the mid 1960эs to help road companies computerize data and records.

What is SCAC Code in Shipping?

Though SCAC codes are common with LTL or Truckload shipping, they are used all over the transportation industry. SCAC codes are used in the automobile, petroleum, forestry, railroad, and ocean container industries, among many others. Like freight class, they are created and regulated by the NMFTA.

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Shipping Line Name

Abbreviation

SCAC
NMT International Shipping NMT
NSC Arkhangelsk NSC
NYK Ro-Ro NYK Ro Ro
Namsung Shipping Co., Ltd. Namsung NSRU
National Shipping of America NSA
Navigation Maritime Bulgare Bulcon NMBG
Nepal Shipping Lines Nepal Shipping
Neptune Pacific Direct Line NPDL PDLU
Neptune Shipping Line Neptune NOSU
Nile Dutch Africa Line NDS NIDU
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Line NYK Line NYKS
Nirint Shipping Lines Nirint Shipping 32GH
Nissan Motor Car Carrier Nissan
Nor Lines Nor Lines
Nordana Line Nordana NODA
North Sea Container Line NSL