81 MAR Logistics and Shipping Quiz

Logistics involves the management of transport and storage of goods.

• True

• False

The distribution chain only includes the storage of goods in warehouses.

• True

• False

Goods are stored in the warehouse until they are ready to be shipped or delivered.

• True

• False

The term "ship" always refers to transporting goods by boat.

• True

• False

Using a container ship is the fastest shipping method.

• True

• False

Shipping goods by container ship can take around five weeks to sail from Asia to Europe.

• True

• False

Air freight is much faster than container ships but more expensive.

• True

• False

The cost of air freight does not depend on the weight of the load.

• True

• False

The term "load" refers to the goods being carried.

• True

• False

Shipping options depend on where the goods arrive and where they need to be delivered.

• True

• False