Question 1

Which is the international air carrier rate bureau for passenger and freight movements?
A) IATA
B) FMC
C) ICAO
D) DOT

Accepted Answer

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the global trade association for the airline industry and provides a rate desk service for passenger and freight movements.

Question 2

In terms of thousands of tons per year,what it the busiest seaport?
A) Long beach
B) Singapore
C) Shanghai
D) Houston

Accepted Answer

According to 2020 data from the World Shipping Council, Shanghai is the busiest seaport in the world with a total throughput of 43.5 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) which is equivalent to 736,000 thousand tons. Long Beach is the second busiest with a throughput of 8.1 million TEUs (135,000 thousand tons), Singapore is the third with a throughput of 36.9 million TEUs (625,000 thousand tons), and Houston is the eighth busiest with a throughput of 2.8 million TEUs (47,000 thousand tons).

Question 3

Which of the following is not an ancillary service provider?
A) International Freight Forwarders
B) Non Vessel-owning Common Carriers
C) Export packer
D) Transportation provision

Accepted Answer

Transportation provision is not an ancillary service provider as it refers to the actual means of transporting goods rather than support services such as packaging, forwarding, or booking. A, B, and C are all ancillary service providers that support the transportation of goods.

Question 4

What air freighter is used to carry oversized loads?
A) B-747
B) Airbus 380
C) An-124
D) C-141

Accepted Answer

The An-124 is a heavy lift cargo aircraft designed to transport oversized loads.

Question 5

What is the purpose of "Shipping Conference"?
A) It allows ship owners to meet and discuss problems and lobby government.
B) The Conferences sets rates for the member carriers
C) It sets sailing schedules and assigns port berths
D) The Conference does none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of Shipping Conference is to set rates for the member carriers.

Question 6

What percentage of intercontinental containerized trade volume is moved by ocean?
A) 80%
B) 60%
C) 98%
D) 72%

Accepted Answer

Approximately 98% of intercontinental containerized trade volume is moved by ocean, as it is the most cost-effective and efficient method for transporting large volumes of goods over long distances.

Question 7

An NVOCC is:
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

Accepted Answer

The answer of An NVOCC is:
A) a company which handles...

Question 8

A land bridge is a type of transportation used to:
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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A land bridge is a type of...

Question 9

Which is the major service characteristic of international air transportation?
A) speed
B) careful handling
C) very reduced paperwork because of special rules which apply to air carriers
D) door-to-door service

Accepted Answer

The major service characteristic of international air transportation is speed. Air transportation allows goods and people to be transported quickly and efficiently over long distances, making it an ideal mode of transportation for international trade and travel.

Question 10

This type of bridge focus on water and rail with a port as the origin or destination point:
A) Land-bridge
B) Mini-bridge
C) Mico-bridge
D) Port-bridge

Accepted Answer

A mini-bridge involves the use of rail and water transport, typically with a port as either the origin or destination point.

Question 11

In terms of metric tons shipped,what is the biggest cargo airport?
A) Hong Kong International
B) Atlanta
C) Ted Stevens Anchorage International
D) Memphis International Airport

Accepted Answer

The answer of In terms of metric tons shipped,what is...

Question 12

A Ro-Ro ship is:
A) a special type of ship that can serve underdeveloped harbors
B) a type of ship which has a power plant that can be operated manually
C) a ship which handles local shipments to and from a LASH vessel
D) a type of ship where vehicles can be driven on and off

Accepted Answer

A Ro-Ro (Roll-on/roll-off) ship is a special type of vessel designed to transport cars, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles that can be driven on and off the ship. It has a ramp that allows the vehicles to be loaded and unloaded quickly and efficiently.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a standard container length?
A) 20 Feet
B) 40 Feet
C) 65 Feet
D) 63 Feet

Accepted Answer

The standard container lengths are 20 feet and 40 feet, but 65 feet and 63 feet are not standard lengths.

Question 14

What is a liner ship?
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

Accepted Answer

A liner ship is an ocean going ship that travels a fixed route on a published schedule, usually carrying cargo. They are also known as container ships or cargo liners.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the International Air Transport Association?
A) represent carriers before various governmental agencies
B) set rates for member carriers
C) set safety standards for air carriers
D) promote the use of air transportation for freight and passengers

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the purpose of the International...

Question 16

A break bulk ship:
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

Accepted Answer

Break bulk ships typically require that cargo be crated or packaged for handling, as opposed to handling loose bulk cargo like a bulk carrier would. They may also have features like cranes or forklifts on board to assist with loading and unloading.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a packaging concern for shipping by ocean?
A) Moisture
B) Pilferage
C) Fire
D) Excess weight

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 18

A charter ship is:
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

Accepted Answer

A charter ship is a vessel that is hired for a specific voyage or amount of time. This means that the charterer (the person or company renting the ship) has control over where the ship goes, what it carries, and who operates it during the charter period. The ship may be owned by a shipping company or an individual, but it is made available for charter to generate revenue.

Question 19

Liner services were impacted by deregulation with the passage of which Act?
A) the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998
B) the International Shipping Deregulation Act of 1980
C) the Shipping Act of 1984
D) the Federal Maritime Commission Act of 1986

Accepted Answer

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 deregulated liner services, allowing carriers to set their own rates and enter into exclusive agreements with shippers.

Question 20

Containerships are built specifically for the purpose of moving:
A) 20 and 30 feet containers
B) 30 and 40 feet containers
C) 30 and 53 feet containers
D) 20 and 40 feet containers

Accepted Answer

Containerships are built to carry standard ISO containers, which are either 20 feet or 40 feet in length. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it includes both 20 and 40 feet containers.

Quiz 11: Global Transportation Execution

Which is the international air carrier rate bureau for passenger and freight movements?

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

Which of the following is not an ancillary service provider?

What air freighter is used to carry oversized loads?

What is the purpose of "Shipping Conference"?

What percentage of intercontinental containerized trade volume is moved by ocean?

An NVOCC is:

A land bridge is a type of transportation used to:

Which is the major service characteristic of international air transportation?

This type of bridge focus on water and rail with a port as the origin or destination point:

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

A Ro-Ro ship is:

Which of the following is not a standard container length?

What is a liner ship?

What is the purpose of the International Air Transport Association?

A break bulk ship:

Which of the following is not a packaging concern for shipping by ocean?

A charter ship is:

Liner services were impacted by deregulation with the passage of which Act?

Containerships are built specifically for the purpose of moving: