Question 1

A charter is:

Accepted Answer

A)  provided by ships that are hired for a specific voyage or amount of time. 
B)  an older ship which is in poor condition 
C)  a foreign flag vessel seeking to become a U.S. flag vessel 
D)  a ship where the crew is hired from various countries where wage rates are very low 
A)  provided by ships that are hired for a specific voyage or amount of time. 
B)  an older ship which is in poor condition 
C)  a foreign flag vessel seeking to become a U.S. flag vessel 
D)  a ship where the crew is hired from various countries where wage rates are very low A

Question 2

In terms of metric tons handled,what is the biggest cargo airport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hong Kong International 
B)  Atlanta 
C)  Ted Stevens Anchorage International 
D)  Memphis International Airport 
A)  Hong Kong International 
B)  Atlanta 
C)  Ted Stevens Anchorage International 
D)  Memphis International Airport A

Question 3

What type of freight must be handled individually and transferred between transportation equipment multiple times?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transload freight 
B)  Containerized freight 
C)  Intermodal freight 
D)  Landbridge freight 
A)  Transload freight 
B)  Containerized freight 
C)  Intermodal freight 
D)  Landbridge freight A

Question 4

What air freighter is used to carry oversized loads?

Accepted Answer

A)  B-747 
B)  Airbus 380 
C)  AN-124 
D)  Combi plane 
A)  B-747 
B)  Airbus 380 
C)  AN-124 
D)  Combi plane

Question 5

What is a liner ship?

Accepted Answer

A)  an ocean going ship that travels a fixed route on a published schedule 
B)  a ship that travels inland waterways on a demand schedule 
C)  an ocean going cruise ship that handles passengers on specific routes 
D)  a ship owned or leased on a long-term, basis by the company moving the goods 
A)  an ocean going ship that travels a fixed route on a published schedule 
B)  a ship that travels inland waterways on a demand schedule 
C)  an ocean going cruise ship that handles passengers on specific routes 
D)  a ship owned or leased on a long-term, basis by the company moving the goods

Question 6

On a value basis,what percentage of intercontinental containerized trade volume is moved by ocean?

Accepted Answer

A)  80% 
B)  60% 
C)  98% 
D)  72% 
A)  80% 
B)  60% 
C)  98% 
D)  72%

Question 7

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act expanded the ability of shippers to negotiate private,confidential service contracts with liner companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____________ involves the use of two or more modes of transportation in moving a shipment from origin to destination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intermodal transportation 
B)  Ocean transportation 
C)  Air transportation 
D)  Direct service transportation 
A)  Intermodal transportation 
B)  Ocean transportation 
C)  Air transportation 
D)  Direct service transportation

Question 9

What is an ultra-large containerships?

Accepted Answer

Ultra-large containerships (ULCS)have ca

Question 10

Which organization governs the pricing of international air freight?

Accepted Answer

A)  USDOT 
B)  FMC 
C)  ICAO 
D)  IATA 
A)  USDOT 
B)  FMC 
C)  ICAO 
D)  IATA

Question 11

What is intermodal transportation and what are its benefits in international trade?

Accepted Answer

Intermodal transportation involves the u

Question 12

What are international air freight rates based upon?

Accepted Answer

Air cargo rates are based on the value o

Question 13

There are several types of ancillary service providers.Name three that focus on international transportation and describe the type of service they provide.

Accepted Answer

The ancillary service providers are: int

Question 14

Define indirect service.

Accepted Answer

Used in situations where freight is movi

Question 15

A land bridge is a type of transportation used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  move marine containers by rail in substitution for all water routings 
B)  move marine containers by rail in substitution for local water service 
C)  move marine containers by rail to an inland, non-port city 
D)  avoid crossing large inland bodies of water such as Lake Michigan 
A)  move marine containers by rail in substitution for all water routings 
B)  move marine containers by rail in substitution for local water service 
C)  move marine containers by rail to an inland, non-port city 
D)  avoid crossing large inland bodies of water such as Lake Michigan

Question 16

Explain the different types of ship charter service.

Accepted Answer

A charter is a ship hired for a specific

Question 17

How are port authorities organized? What is the function of port authorities?

Accepted Answer

Intercontinental trade moves primarily t

Question 18

Define direct service.

Accepted Answer

Commonly used in situations when interna

Question 19

Which of the following is not an ancillary service provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  International Freight Forwarders 
B)  Non Vessel-Owning Common Carriers 
C)  Export packer 
D)  Ocean carrier 
A)  International Freight Forwarders 
B)  Non Vessel-Owning Common Carriers 
C)  Export packer 
D)  Ocean carrier

Question 20

Describe the customs clearing process.

Accepted Answer

The customs clearing process involves en

A charter is:

In terms of metric tons handled,what is the biggest cargo airport?

What type of freight must be handled individually and transferred between transportation equipment multiple times?

What air freighter is used to carry oversized loads?

What is a liner ship?

On a value basis,what percentage of intercontinental containerized trade volume is moved by ocean?

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act expanded the ability of shippers to negotiate private,confidential service contracts with liner companies.

_____________ involves the use of two or more modes of transportation in moving a shipment from origin to destination.

What is an ultra-large containerships?

Which organization governs the pricing of international air freight?

What is intermodal transportation and what are its benefits in international trade?

What are international air freight rates based upon?

There are several types of ancillary service providers.Name three that focus on international transportation and describe the type of service they provide.

Define indirect service.

A land bridge is a type of transportation used to:

Explain the different types of ship charter service.

How are port authorities organized? What is the function of port authorities?

Define direct service.

Which of the following is not an ancillary service provider?

Describe the customs clearing process.

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Exam 11: Global Transportation Execution

A charter is:

In terms of metric tons handled,what is the biggest cargo airport?

What type of freight must be handled individually and transferred between transportation equipment multiple times?

What air freighter is used to carry oversized loads?

What is a liner ship?

On a value basis,what percentage of intercontinental containerized trade volume is moved by ocean?

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act expanded the ability of shippers to negotiate private,confidential service contracts with liner companies.

_____________ involves the use of two or more modes of transportation in moving a shipment from origin to destination.

What is an ultra-large containerships?

Which organization governs the pricing of international air freight?

What is intermodal transportation and what are its benefits in international trade?

What are international air freight rates based upon?

There are several types of ancillary service providers.Name three that focus on international transportation and describe the type of service they provide.

Define indirect service.

A land bridge is a type of transportation used to:

Explain the different types of ship charter service.

How are port authorities organized? What is the function of port authorities?

Define direct service.

Which of the following is not an ancillary service provider?

Describe the customs clearing process.

Global Supply Chains: The Role and Importance of Transportation

Transportation: The Critical Link in the Economy

Transportation Regulation and Public Policy

Costing and Pricing in Transportation

Motor Carriers

Railroads

Airlines

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Transportation Risk Management

Global Transportation Planning

Third Party Logistics

Private Transportation and Fleet Management

Issues and Challenges of Global Supply Chains

Filters