English for Logistics Vocabulary Definitions Quiz

What is a Consular Declaration?

• A document certifying the quality of goods

• An official statement prepared by the consular office for export purposes

• A receipt for goods received at a port

• A permit allowing goods to enter a free trade zone

What are Consular Documents?

• Documents related to customs duties

• Official papers from a consulate detailing shipment information

• Certificates of origin for exported goods

• Inspection reports from the consular office

What is a Consular Invoice?

• A bill issued by the shipping company

• A document from the consular office detailing the value and nature of goods

• A payment request for freight charges

• A record of cargo weight and dimensions

What is a Consolidated Shipment?

• A shipment of perishable goods

• A combination of multiple consignments into one container

• A shipment requiring refrigeration

• A special shipment under a free trade zone

Who is a Consolidator?

• A customs official

• A logistics expert grouping shipments efficiently

• A warehouse manager

• A freight insurance agent

What is a Container?

• A large metal box used for transporting goods

• A storage facility at a port

• A packaging material for small shipments

• A vehicle for inland transport

What is a Container Ship?

• A vessel designed to carry standardized shipping containers

• A boat for inland water transport

• A ship transporting only bulk cargo

• A passenger ship with cargo facilities

What is Containerization?

• The process of packing goods for air transport

• Standardizing goods transportation in durable containers

• Loading and unloading cargo without containers

• Transporting goods in refrigerated units

What is a Container Yard (CY)?

• A storage area for empty pallets

• A space where shipping containers are stored temporarily

• A customs inspection area

• A dock for loading heavy equipment

What is an Export License?

• A permit allowing goods to be shipped internationally

• A certificate of product quality

• A document proving ownership of goods

• A shipping company's authorization to operate