Introduction to Shipping

What type of container is used for beef / lamb meat?

• Open top container

• Flat rack container

• Dry container

• Reefer container

What is the main use of a flat rack container?

• Storing documents

• Transporting oversized cargo

• Transporting food

• Transporting cars only    

Who is responsible for loading goods into a container at origin?

• The shipper

• The consignee

• The shipper and Freight Forwarder

• The consignee and The Shipper

What document is issued as proof of container shipment?

• Packing list
  

• Bill of Lading

• Waybill  

• Invoice

what does a “high cube” container offer?

• Extra width

• Built-in GPS

• Refrigeration

• Extra height

Which party is ultimately responsible for the payment of freight costs?

• Carrier

• Port Authority

• Consignor

• Consignee

What is the difference between FCL and LCL?

• LCL is larger than FCL

• FCL is cheaper

• FCL is a full container, LCL is a shared container

• FCL is always refrigerated

What does “ATD” stand for in sailing schedules?

• All Terminal Documents

• Approved Transit Declaration

• Arrival to Destination

• Actual Time of Departure

“CY-CY” refers to door-to-door delivery

• True

• False

A Sea Waybill is a negotiable document.

• True

• False