GroundRules
41 CFR 102-117.40: -117.40 International transportation.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 41—Public Contracts and Property Management
- Subtitle C—Federal Property Management Regulations System
- CHAPTER 102—FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION
- SUBCHAPTER D—TRANSPORTATION
- PART 102-117—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- Subpart C—Other Laws
Federal law requires using U.S. flag carriers for international air and ocean shipments. Key statutes include:
(a) Fly America Act (49 U.S.C. 40118)—requires use of U.S. air carriers when available.
(b) Cargo Preference Act (46 U.S.C. 55305)—requires that at least 50% of U.S. Government-impelled ocean cargo be transported on U.S. flag vessels.
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