Freight Services

SHIPPING Section

This section is responsible for processing all outbound cargo that is received from Packing, Processing, Preservation, and Marking (PPP&M) MAGTF Materiel Distribution Center (MMDC), Bldg 401, Camp Kinser and services all Marine Corps units aboard Okinawa, Japan. All units must prepare the most recent DD Form 1348/1149 (click here to review DD1348-1a, DD1149, and DD1149 Step by Step) and have the DMO Shipping Section validate the DD Forms with a stamp of approval. For all required document submissions submit all attachments for screening to mcbbutler_kinser_sh@usmc.mil. Upon receipt of the electronic stamp, the customer will be escorted to PPP&M to book an appointment for proper packaging, preservation, marking and if required to certify hazardous material. Once the PPP&M appointment is complete, cargo is forwarded to DMO for final processing into Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS) and submission made to the 835th Transportation Battalion, Naha Port or the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), Kadena AB for final approval and entry into Worldwide Post System (WPS) for surface cargo and the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) for air cargo. Below are different types of shipments will be the required documents needed for screening.

General Cargo:

Documents required for screening general cargo shipments.

• DD1149

• Unit’s Authorized TAC Letter or Service Request.

• If required Radioactive Material Form. (RAM Form)

Hazardous Material (HazMat) Cargo:

Documents required for screening regulated Hazardous Material cargo.

• DD1149

• Unit’s Authorized TAC Letter or Service Request.

• Safety Data Sheets that correlate with the proper National Stock Number. (NSN)

• HazMat certifier’s unit appointment letter

  • (Not applicable if utilizing PPP&M for certification and packaging)

• HazMat course training completion certificate.

  • (Not applicable if utilizing PPP&M for certification and packaging)

• Hazardous Material Shipping declaration. (If Mode of Shipment is Air)

  • (Not applicable if utilizing PPP&M for certification and packaging)

• DD Form 2890. (If Mode of Shipment is Surface)

  • (Not applicable if utilizing PPP&M for certification and packaging)

Transportation Protective Service (TPS) Cargo: 

Documents required when shipping cargo types outlined in the Defense Transportation Regulation Chapter 205. TPS cargo examples pertaining to, but not limited to are AA&E, Non-AA&E, Crypto, Weapons, Classified, and Sensitive cargo. All TPS shipments will be shipped through Kadena AFB

• DD 1149.

• Unit’s Authorized TAC Letter or Service Request.

• DD 1387-2. (Special Handling Data/ Certification) Provided by DMO Freight Shipping.

• DD 1384. (TCMD) Provided by DMO Freight Shipping.

• DD 1907. (Signature and Talley) Provided by DMO Freight Shipping.

• Reportable Shipment. (REPSHIP) Submitted by DMO Freight Shipping.

  • SRC I and SRC II shipments require an acknowledgement from final destination prior to creating an appointment with ACA office to coordinate drop off.

  • SRC III and SRC IV shipments may be scheduled with ACA and shipped, but DMO requires a response from final destination within 90 days.

    • IF AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS NOT SENT DMO FREIGHT SHIPPING WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A TRANSPORTATION DISCREPANCY REPORT. (TDR)

Surface Rolling Stock Cargo:

Documents required when shipping vehicles and trailers through Naha Port.

• DD1149

• Unit’s Authorized TAC Letter or Service Request.

• Safety Data Sheets that correlate with the proper National Stock Number. (NSN)

• HazMat certifier unit’s appointment letter.

• HazMat certifier’s hazardous material course training completion certificate.

• DD Form 2890. (If Mode of Shipment is Surface)

• Agricultural Inspector unit’s appointment letter.

• Agricultural Inspector’s agricultural course completion certificate.

• Agricultural Inspector’s Inspection Report.

• DD Form 2855. (Custom’s Form)

Shipping Cost Estimates:

For Air and Surface cost estimates please include the following:

• Dimensions: Length x Width x Height, Weight.

• Aerial Port/ Sea Port of embarkation.

• Final destination of Cargo.

Receiving Section

This section processes all containers with multiple Marine Corps Routing Unit Codes (RUC), and provides island- wide distribution and in-transit visibility (ITV) using the Automated Manifest System (AMS).

Tracing section

This section provides shipping status on all inbound and outbound cargo. For status on cargo, submit tracer request to mcbbutler_kinser_re@usmc.mil. the following information is required on all tracer request: Document number, Date shipped, origin of shipment, quantity, unit price, nomenclature and required delivery date (RDD).

Marine Air Clearance Authority (ACA)

Marine ACA is responsible for processing all outbound Marine Corps air cargo received from Bldg. 401, Freight shipping section, Camp Kinser, and all inbound Marine Corps air cargo for island-wide distribution and ITV using AMS. Additionally, Marine ACA Liaisons provide assistance with Track and Tracing cargo status. Track and Trace request can be sent to mcbbutlerdmoaca@usmc.mil, Transportation Control Number is needed.   

Marine Liaison Naha Port

The Marine Liaison is responsible for processing all outbound Marine Corps surface cargo received from Bldg. 401, Freight shipping section, Camp Kinser, and all inbound Marine Corps surface cargo for island-wide distribution.
 

Contact Us

Monday - Friday: 0730 - 1130, 1300 - 1630 (Closed 1130-1300)

Thursday 0730 – 1130, Note: 1300 - 1630 (Closed for Training) 

Location:

Camp Kinser Bldg. 401 (next to the bakery), Rm 100

Contact Info: 

DSN: (315) 637-3896, 637-4004, 637-4144

COMM: 098-970-5555 ext. 637-3896, 637-4004,637-4144

EMAIL: 

Shipping: mcbbutler_kinser_sh@usmc.mil

Receiving: mcbbutler_kinser_re@usmc.mil

NAHA port: MCBButlerDMONAHA@usmc.mil

Marine Air Clearance Authority (ACA): MCBButlerDMOACA@usmc.mil

Afterhours recall: 090-6861-5088

Freight Policy Messages:
Domestic Small Package Direct Delivery:
Domestic Delivery