Port Logistics

What is the primary purpose of cargo terminals?

• To build new ships

• To act as intermediaries in the transportation process

• To provide accommodations for passengers

• To offer recreational activities

Which type of cargo terminal is designed to handle vehicles that are rolled on and off a vehicle carrier?

• Dry Bulk Terminals

• Container Terminals

• Liquid Bulk Terminals

• Ro-Ro Terminals

What main commodities are handled by Dry Bulk Terminals?

• Automobiles, trucks, heavy machinery

• Oil, petroleum products, chemicals

• Various goods carried in containers

• Coal, iron ore, grain

Which equipment is commonly found in Container Terminals?

• Grain elevators

• Ramps for loading and unloading vehicles

• Container cranes

• Tanks and pipelines

Which process involves informing the port of the vessel's estimated arrival time and cargo details?

• Docking

• Customs Clearance

• Notification of Arrival

• Tug Assistance

What is the main function of a break-bulk terminal?

• To handle cargo carried in containers

• To handle vehicles

• To handle cargo carried in drums, bags, pallets, or boxes

• To handle passengers

Which type of cargo terminal requires significant capital investment and large storage areas?

• Dry Bulk Terminals

• Liquid Bulk Terminals

• Container Terminals

• Passenger Terminals

What happens during the 'Berthing' process at a cargo terminal?

• Assembling necessary paperwork

• Providing essential services like power and water to the vessel

• Inspecting cargo for health and safety standards

• Guiding the vessel safely out of the port

Which terminal type is specifically designed for passenger services?

• Ro-Ro Terminals

• Break-Bulk Terminals

• Passenger Terminals

• Dry Bulk Terminals

What is included in the post-departure procedures of a cargo terminal?

• Loading for export

• Pilotage and tug assistance

• Final documentation and billing/payment for services

• Notification of Arrival