# How does Allocation for my Fixed Rate Contract work?

Written by [Bonita Fowlersmith](https://help.shippabo.com/authors/1290282)

Updated at May 1st, 2025

In fixed-rate contracts with an NVOCC, allocation refers the weekly capacity set aside to support that business, the allocation is based on port pairs and is based on the consistent weekly volume the customer can deliver.

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