Question 1

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 2

In terms of thousands of tons per year, what it the busiest seaport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long Beach 
B)  Singapore 
C)  Shanghai 
D)  Rotterdam 
A)  Long Beach 
B)  Singapore 
C)  Shanghai 
D)  Rotterdam

Question 3

A break bulk ship:

Accepted Answer

A)  handles only bulk cargo 
B)  would require that shipments be crated for handling 
C)  sails in lanes where liners do not operate 
D)  allows vehicles to roll on or roll off 
A)  handles only bulk cargo 
B)  would require that shipments be crated for handling 
C)  sails in lanes where liners do not operate 
D)  allows vehicles to roll on or roll off

Question 4

Discuss the major challenges of seaport operations in their quest to remain competitive.

Accepted Answer

Port authorities must remain vigilant of

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Intermodal transportation involves the u

Question 6

Define indirect service.

Accepted Answer

Used in situations where freight is movi

Question 7

What are international air freight rates based upon?

Accepted Answer

Air cargo rates are based on the value o

Question 8

International freight forwarders are often referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Price makers 
B)  Travel agents of international freight transportation 
C)  Demand forecasters 
D)  Trade related servicers 
A)  Price makers 
B)  Travel agents of international freight transportation 
C)  Demand forecasters 
D)  Trade related servicers

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Intercontinental trade moves primarily t

Question 10

Describe the customs clearing process.

Accepted Answer

The customs clearing process involves en

Question 11

Explain the different types of ship charter service.

Accepted Answer

A charter is a ship hired for a specific

Question 12

Define direct service.

Accepted Answer

Commonly used in situations when interna

Question 13

Export packers can be used to ensure:

Accepted Answer

A)  Freight forwarders complete their job 
B)  Containers are not fireproof 
C)  Intermodal pricing is correct 
D)  That products arrive safely 
A)  Freight forwarders complete their job 
B)  Containers are not fireproof 
C)  Intermodal pricing is correct 
D)  That products arrive safely

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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

Question 18

An NVOCC is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a company which handles rail freight which will be loaded on a ship 
B)  a company which handles international shipment but does not own any ships 
C)  a company which assembles and disperses small shipments and moves these shipments in containers. 
D)  a company subject to unique government controls and can handle licensed cargos 
A)  a company which handles rail freight which will be loaded on a ship 
B)  a company which handles international shipment but does not own any ships 
C)  a company which assembles and disperses small shipments and moves these shipments in containers. 
D)  a company subject to unique government controls and can handle licensed cargos

Question 19

_____________ 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 20

What is a Foreign Trade Zone?

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

In terms of thousands of tons per year, what it the busiest seaport?

A break bulk ship:

Discuss the major challenges of seaport operations in their quest to remain competitive.

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

Define indirect service.

What are international air freight rates based upon?

International freight forwarders are often referred to as:

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

Describe the customs clearing process.

Explain the different types of ship charter service.

Define direct service.

Export packers can be used to ensure:

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

Which organization governs the pricing of international air freight?

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

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

An NVOCC is:

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

What is a Foreign Trade Zone?

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Costing and Pricing for Transportation

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Exam 11: Global Transportation Management

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

In terms of thousands of tons per year, what it the busiest seaport?

A break bulk ship:

Discuss the major challenges of seaport operations in their quest to remain competitive.

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

Define indirect service.

What are international air freight rates based upon?

International freight forwarders are often referred to as:

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

Describe the customs clearing process.

Explain the different types of ship charter service.

Define direct service.

Export packers can be used to ensure:

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

Which organization governs the pricing of international air freight?

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

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

An NVOCC is:

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

What is a Foreign Trade Zone?

Global Supply Chains the Role and Importance of Transportation

Transportation and the Economy

Transportation Technology and Systems

Costing and Pricing for Transportation

Motor Carriers

Railroads

Airlines

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Third Party Logistics

Transportation Risk Management

Governmental Roles in Transportation

Issues and Challenges for Global Supply Chains

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