Maritime Cluster Quiz

What is the main difference between intermodal and multimodal transportation?

• Intermodal is faster than multimodal transportation.

• Intermodal involves multiple carriers, multimodal involves one carrier.

• Intermodal has one carrier responsible for the entire journey, multimodal has multiple carriers.

• Intermodal uses one contract, multimodal uses multiple contracts.

Which of the following is an advantage of multimodal transportation?

• Flexibility in carrier selection.

• Ability to stop the shipment at any point.

• Multiple contracts with different suppliers.

• One contact for tracking a shipment.

What is a disadvantage of intermodal transportation?

• Simplified tracking of shipments.

• Higher reliability due to fewer suppliers.

• More expenditures due to multiple contracts.

• Faster delivery times.

What technology is used to transform containers into smart connected objects?

• Blockchain

• Smart sensors

• Drones

• Relay antennas

What is the role of the multimodal transport operator (MTO)?

• To perform all services for the shipment.

• To coordinate with sub-carriers only.

• To issue separate Bills of Lading.

• To be legally responsible for the entire process.

Which of the following is a benefit of smart ports?

• Higher emissions from transportation.

• Less data sharing among stakeholders.

• Increased manual labor requirements.

• Reduced energy consumption.

What is a key feature of smart containers?

• They require manual tracking.

• They communicate location via relay antennas.

• They are only used in intermodal transport.

• They do not utilize real-time data.

What is the purpose of data interoperability in logistics?

• To reduce the amount of data collected.

• To enhance decision-making and collaboration.

• To create barriers between different data sources.

• To limit data sharing among partners.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of green ports?

• Energy efficiency.

• Increased shipping costs.

• Use of renewable energies.

• Emissions reduction.

What is the main focus of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA)?

• To reduce data sharing among stakeholders.

• To limit the use of technology in logistics.

• To promote environmentally-friendly mobility.

• To increase manual labor in ports.