An ocean carrierAn enterprise that offers service via ocean (water... who is a member of an association known as a “conferenceA group of vessel operators joined for the purpose....” The purpose of the conference is to standardize shipping1) Tasks related to the outgoing shipment of goods... practices, eliminate freightGoods being transported from one place to another.... rateEstablished shipping charge for movement of goods competition, and provide regularly scheduled service between specific ports.