1. Which of the following is not a packaging concern for shipping by ocean? Moisture
Pilferage
Fire
Excess weight
Question 2. Which of the following is not a transportation risk reduction strategy?
Use of generic packaging
Use of event management software
Monitor carrier finances
Use of least cost service provider
Question 3. With respect to global transportation, the events of 9/11 and subsequent pirate attacks ____.
have had little impact.
have caused severe hardship for rail and motor carriers
shown that there is a delicate balance between trade and security
have caused shippers to shy away for international trade
Question 4. Between 1998 and 2009 how much as a percentage of the global economy did export grow?
9%
15%
39%
28%
Question 5. What is a liner ship?
an ocean going ship that travels a fixed route on a published schedule
a ship that travels inland waterways on a demand schedule
an ocean going cruise ship that handles passengers on specific routes
a ship owned or leased on a long-term, basis by the company moving the goods
Question 6. Which of the following Terms of Payment has the least risk to the seller?
Letter of Credit
Cash in Advance
On presentation of draft to buyer
On maturity of the draft
Question 7. Which of the follow is something INCOTERMs will not do:
Define relationship regarding mode of delivery
Define passage of title
Define contractual rights
Define when a delivery is completed
Question 8. A break bulk ship:
handles only bulk cargo
would require that shipments be crated for handling
sails in lanes where liners do not operate
allows vehicles to roll on or roll off
Question 9. A key NAFTA stumbling block has been the inability to resolve U.S. concerns with:
Improved free trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada
Balance of trade between Canada and Mexico
Reduction of duties
Mexican truck safety
Question 10. A Ro-Ro ship is:
a special type of ship that can serve underdeveloped harbors
a type of ship which has a power plant that can be operated manually
a ship which handles local shipments to and from a LASH vessel
a type of ship where vehicles can be driven on and off