EM0901_EST

Why can bad weather conditions be a significant factor in cargo handling operations?

• A. It influences the tariff level.

• B. It impacts the tidal conditions.

• C. It impacts the tidal conditions.

• D. It can interrupt loading/discharging operations.

How does the competitive situation compared with other ports affect cargo handling?

• A. It influences the tariff level.

• B. It impacts the tidal conditions.

• C. It determines the nature of cargo.

• D. It affects the distribution arrangements.

Why is the type of vessel considered an important factor in cargo handling?

• A. It affects weather conditions.

• B. It determines the nature of cargo.

• C. It impacts the distribution arrangements.

• D. It influences the efficiency of cargo handling.

How can intermodalism contribute to modern cargo transhipment techniques?

• A. By influencing tidal conditions.

• B. By determining the nature of cargo.

• C. By affecting the distribution arrangements.

• D. By encouraging combined transport operation.

Loading and discharging of ro-ro cargo may take place via the bow, _____ (5 letters) and side doors.

Transportation of dry bulk cargo should be in the ------- (7 letters) possible ships to ensure maximum ‘economies of scale’.

To achieve high ____________ (12 letters) in bulk cargo operations, a high level of and automation and mechanisation of handling equipment and procedure is required.

Bulk exports are usually handled by -------- (8 letters) belt systems of one type or another

What is the typical sequence of actions in the dry bulk cargo export berths?

• A. Conveyor belt feeding, hopper system utilisation, stockpile reclamation, ship loading

• B. Hopper system usage, ship loading, stockpile reclamation, conveyor belt feeding

• C. Stockpile reclamation, ship loading, conveyor belt feeding, hopper system utilisation

• D. Stockpile reclamation, conveyor belt feeding, hopper system utilisation, ship loading

What is the optimum grab size of at a dry bulk cargo import berth?

• A. Between 10 and 15 tons

• B. Between 15 and 20 tons

• C. Between 20 and 25 tons

• D. Between 25 and 30 tons