Question 1

The standardized size of pallets in Europe is

Accepted Answer

A)  80 centimeters by 120 centimeters. 
B)  31.5 inches by 47.25 inches. 
C)  different from the measurements of most pallets in the United States. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  80 centimeters by 120 centimeters. 
B)  31.5 inches by 47.25 inches. 
C)  different from the measurements of most pallets in the United States. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above D

Question 2

To protect break-bulk or LCL cargo from being lost or shipped to the wrong consignee,it should be clearly marked with

Accepted Answer

A)  the freight carrier's name. 
B)  the consignee's name. 
C)  the product's consumer or trademarked name. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  the freight carrier's name. 
B)  the consignee's name. 
C)  the product's consumer or trademarked name. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above B

Question 3

FIBCs are used for shipping _____ cargo.

Accepted Answer

A)  liquid 
B)  break-bulk 
C)  granular 
D)  containerized 
E)  None of the above 
A)  liquid 
B)  break-bulk 
C)  granular 
D)  containerized 
E)  None of the above C

Question 4

Markings in international air shipments should be handled in much the same way as markings on ocean shipments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cargo that cannot be containerized because it is too large and won't fit in a traditional container or because it exceeds the maximum weight of a container load is called

Accepted Answer

A)  LCL cargo. 
B)  loose cargo. 
C)  moderated cargo. 
D)  break-bulk cargo. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  LCL cargo. 
B)  loose cargo. 
C)  moderated cargo. 
D)  break-bulk cargo. 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

Color-coding to identify a company's shipments

Accepted Answer

A)  should be avoided. 
B)  should be replaced with consumer names or trademarks. 
C)  should be changed on a regular basis. 
D)  should be in the company's colors. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  should be avoided. 
B)  should be replaced with consumer names or trademarks. 
C)  should be changed on a regular basis. 
D)  should be in the company's colors. 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

Because of the threat to hardwood forests caused by the long-horned beetle,

Accepted Answer

A)  wood pallets cannot be imported into China unless they have been fumigated, heat-treated, or pressure-treated with a pesticide. 
B)  wood pallets from China are not allowed in the United States unless they have been fumigated, heat-treated, or pressure-treated with a pesticide. 
C)  wood pallets cannot be used in Europe. 
D)  wood pallets are not allowed into India from the United States unless they have been fumigated, heat-treated, or pressure-treated with a pesticide. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  wood pallets cannot be imported into China unless they have been fumigated, heat-treated, or pressure-treated with a pesticide. 
B)  wood pallets from China are not allowed in the United States unless they have been fumigated, heat-treated, or pressure-treated with a pesticide. 
C)  wood pallets cannot be used in Europe. 
D)  wood pallets are not allowed into India from the United States unless they have been fumigated, heat-treated, or pressure-treated with a pesticide. 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

An advantage of LCL shipping is that the cargo is not handled very much.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An intermodal container is designed to withstand the weight of up to how many similar containers placed on top of it?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  None of the above 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

In the case of international road and rail transportation,it is always best to unitize the cargo into ____________________ so as to facilitate handling at the point where the goods are loaded and unloaded.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of international road and...

Question 11

A possible way to avoid theft while cargo is in transit is to ship exclusively in ____________________-container-loads or truck loads,since the cargo will be hidden from everyone except the exporter or importer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A possible way to avoid theft while...

Question 12

Air transport is,by nature,more hazardous than ocean transport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cargo pallets in international road and rail transportation should be protected on all four corners,banded with nylon or steel straps,and should be shrink-wrapped or stretch-wrapped for protection against rain and ambient humidity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Some shippers use old pallets as spacers (dunnage)to keep cargo from shifting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most cargo tends to be shipped by air in its

Accepted Answer

A)  primary packaging. 
B)  secondary packaging. 
C)  tertiary packaging. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  primary packaging. 
B)  secondary packaging. 
C)  tertiary packaging. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Boxes and enclosed crates should be lined with a waterproof material such as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Boxes and enclosed crates should be lined...

Question 17

Light leakage in a container could indicate a risk of water infiltration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Companies rarely develop a strategy for packaging,since they consider it an area that does not have strategic implications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Damage to cargo caused by improper packaging can be offset by insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Consumer packages abroad are generally smaller in countries where retail shopping is done frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The standardized size of pallets in Europe is

To protect break-bulk or LCL cargo from being lost or shipped to the wrong consignee,it should be clearly marked with

FIBCs are used for shipping _____ cargo.

Markings in international air shipments should be handled in much the same way as markings on ocean shipments.

Cargo that cannot be containerized because it is too large and won't fit in a traditional container or because it exceeds the maximum weight of a container load is called

Color-coding to identify a company's shipments

Because of the threat to hardwood forests caused by the long-horned beetle,

An advantage of LCL shipping is that the cargo is not handled very much.

An intermodal container is designed to withstand the weight of up to how many similar containers placed on top of it?

In the case of international road and rail transportation,it is always best to unitize the cargo into ____________________ so as to facilitate handling at the point where the goods are loaded and unloaded.

A possible way to avoid theft while cargo is in transit is to ship exclusively in ____________________-container-loads or truck loads,since the cargo will be hidden from everyone except the exporter or importer.

Air transport is,by nature,more hazardous than ocean transport.

Cargo pallets in international road and rail transportation should be protected on all four corners,banded with nylon or steel straps,and should be shrink-wrapped or stretch-wrapped for protection against rain and ambient humidity.

Some shippers use old pallets as spacers (dunnage)to keep cargo from shifting.

Most cargo tends to be shipped by air in its

Boxes and enclosed crates should be lined with a waterproof material such as ____________________.

Light leakage in a container could indicate a risk of water infiltration.

Companies rarely develop a strategy for packaging,since they consider it an area that does not have strategic implications.

Damage to cargo caused by improper packaging can be offset by insurance.

Consumer packages abroad are generally smaller in countries where retail shopping is done frequently.

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International Logistics Infrastructure

Methods of Entry into Foreign Markets

International Contracts

Terms of Trade or Incoterms

Terms of Payment

Currency of Payment (Managing Transaction Risks)

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Exam 14: Packaging for Export

The standardized size of pallets in Europe is

To protect break-bulk or LCL cargo from being lost or shipped to the wrong consignee,it should be clearly marked with

FIBCs are used for shipping _____ cargo.

Markings in international air shipments should be handled in much the same way as markings on ocean shipments.

Cargo that cannot be containerized because it is too large and won't fit in a traditional container or because it exceeds the maximum weight of a container load is called

Color-coding to identify a company's shipments

Because of the threat to hardwood forests caused by the long-horned beetle,

An advantage of LCL shipping is that the cargo is not handled very much.

An intermodal container is designed to withstand the weight of up to how many similar containers placed on top of it?

In the case of international road and rail transportation,it is always best to unitize the cargo into ____________________ so as to facilitate handling at the point where the goods are loaded and unloaded.

A possible way to avoid theft while cargo is in transit is to ship exclusively in ____________________-container-loads or truck loads,since the cargo will be hidden from everyone except the exporter or importer.

Air transport is,by nature,more hazardous than ocean transport.

Cargo pallets in international road and rail transportation should be protected on all four corners,banded with nylon or steel straps,and should be shrink-wrapped or stretch-wrapped for protection against rain and ambient humidity.

Some shippers use old pallets as spacers (dunnage)to keep cargo from shifting.

Most cargo tends to be shipped by air in its

Boxes and enclosed crates should be lined with a waterproof material such as ____________________.

Light leakage in a container could indicate a risk of water infiltration.

Companies rarely develop a strategy for packaging,since they consider it an area that does not have strategic implications.

Damage to cargo caused by improper packaging can be offset by insurance.

Consumer packages abroad are generally smaller in countries where retail shopping is done frequently.

Introduction

International Supply Chain Management

International Logistics Infrastructure

Methods of Entry into Foreign Markets

International Contracts

Terms of Trade or Incoterms

Terms of Payment

Currency of Payment (Managing Transaction Risks)

International Commercial Documents

International Insurance

International Ocean Transportation

International Air Transportation

International Land and Multi-Modal Transportation

International Logistics Security

Customs Clearance

Using International Logistics for Strategic Advantage

Filters