Ocean & Air Freight Operations Flashcards
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In CargoWise, which document type is used to consolidate multiple ocean shipments from different shippers into a single vessel booking?
Answer: Master Bill of Lading
A Master Bill of Lading is issued by the carrier covering the entire consolidated load, while House Bills cover individual shipper shipments within it.
When processing a CargoWise Air Freight shipment, what does the HAWB number refer to?
Answer: House Air Waybill issued by the freight forwarder
The HAWB (House Air Waybill) is issued by the freight forwarder or NVOCC to the individual shipper, separate from the MAWB issued by the airline.
In CargoWise, which status event typically triggers automatic dispatch of an Arrival Notice to the consignee for an ocean import?
Answer: Vessel Arrived Destination Port
CargoWise workflow events linked to 'Vessel Arrived Destination Port' commonly trigger automated Arrival Notice generation and dispatch.
What is the purpose of the 'Manifest' function in CargoWise's ocean export module?
Answer: To declare all cargo loaded on a vessel to customs and the carrier
The manifest consolidates all cargo details for a vessel voyage and is submitted to customs authorities and the carrier as an official cargo declaration.
Which INCOTERM places the maximum responsibility on the seller for an ocean shipment, including freight, insurance, and delivery to the named destination?
Answer: DDP
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) requires the seller to bear all costs and risks including import duties, making it the most seller-obligated Incoterm.
In CargoWise, the 'Consolidation' module for LCL ocean shipments links which two records together?
Answer: House Shipment and Master Consolidation
LCL consolidations in CargoWise link individual House shipments to a Master Consolidation record representing the FCL container or cargo grouping.
What does 'CFS' stand for in ocean freight operations, and what is its function?
Answer: Container Freight Station — a facility where LCL cargo is stuffed or unstuffed
A Container Freight Station (CFS) is a warehouse where LCL shipments are consolidated into or deconsolidated from FCL containers.