EM0901 Port Management

Maritime ports exclusively handle cargo; they have no relevance to passenger transportation.

• True

• False

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the selection of port locations?

• a) Proximity to major highways

• b) Depth of water

• c) Availability of skilled labour

• d) Distance to residential areas

Reorder the following steps involved in maritime port operations from first to last:

• Cargo handling

• Ship docking

• Berth assignment

• Customs clearance

What is the significance of intermodal connectivity for maritime ports?

• a) It reduces environmental impact

• b) It increases operational efficiency

• c) It limits port capacity

• d) It decreases shipping costs

The term "_____" refers to the depth of water available for ships to navigate safely in a port.

Match the port component with its function:

• Fender systems

• Absorption of impact forces

• Dredging

• Removal of sediment and debris

• Breakwater

• Wave protection

• Quay

• Ship berthing

Match the following types of maritime ports with their descriptions:

• Inland Port

• Located far from the coast, often on rivers or lakes.

• Dry Port

• Connected directly to oceanic trade routes.

• Seaport

• Located inland, serving as hubs for intermodal transportation.

3. Arrange the following stages of the port development process in chronological order:

• Feasibility study

• Construction

• Environmental impact assessment

• Design and planning

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is responsible for setting global safety and _____________ standards.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a maritime port?

• a) Cargo handling

• b) Passenger transportation

• c) Energy production

• d) Ship maintenance