EURO-FREIGHT

EURO-FREIGHT

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Princess Alexandra inaugurates Britain's first container service to Europe, with two container ships operating between Harwich and Zeebrugge. The Harwich terminal features 30-tonne transporters for efficient cargo transfer. Containers are built to international standards to expedite turnaround. A new sea link extends the rail network from the UK to Europe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who inaugurated Britain's first container service to Europe?

Queen Elizabeth II

Princess Alexandra

Prince Charles

Prime Minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary route for the new container ships?

Southampton to Rotterdam

Liverpool to Dublin

Harwich to Zeebrugge

London to Paris

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the transporters used for cargo transfer at the new terminal?

35 tonnes

20 tonnes

30 tonnes

25 tonnes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of building containers to international standard sizes?

To speed up turnaround

To increase cargo capacity

To reduce costs

To improve safety

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which unique animal is mentioned in the context of Europe?

White tigers

White lions

White bears

White elephants