CCP Ocean & Air Freight Operations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In CargoWise, which document type is used to consolidate multiple ocean shipments from different shippers into a single vessel booking?
- House Bill of Lading
- Master Bill of Lading (Correct answer)
- Sea Waybill
- Delivery Order
Correct 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.
Question 2: When processing a CargoWise Air Freight shipment, what does the HAWB number refer to?
- House Air Waybill issued by the freight forwarder (Correct answer)
- Master Air Waybill issued by the airline
- Customs entry reference number
- IATA cargo tracking code
Correct 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.
Question 3: In CargoWise, which status event typically triggers automatic dispatch of an Arrival Notice to the consignee for an ocean import?
- Vessel Departed Origin Port
- Vessel Arrived Destination Port (Correct answer)
- Bill of Lading Released
- Customs Entry Lodged
Correct answer: Vessel Arrived Destination Port
CargoWise workflow events linked to 'Vessel Arrived Destination Port' commonly trigger automated Arrival Notice generation and dispatch.
Question 4: What is the purpose of the 'Manifest' function in CargoWise's ocean export module?
- To issue invoices to the shipper
- To declare all cargo loaded on a vessel to customs and the carrier (Correct answer)
- To book container space with the steamship line
- To generate packing lists for each shipment
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which INCOTERM places the maximum responsibility on the seller for an ocean shipment, including freight, insurance, and delivery to the named destination?
- FOB
- CIF
- DDP (Correct answer)
- EXW
Correct 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.
Question 6: In CargoWise, the 'Consolidation' module for LCL ocean shipments links which two records together?
- Purchase Order and Sales Order
- House Shipment and Master Consolidation (Correct answer)
- Customs Entry and Freight Invoice
- Vessel Schedule and Port of Loading
Correct 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.
Question 7: What does 'CFS' stand for in ocean freight operations, and what is its function?
- Carrier Freight System — the shipping line's booking platform
- Container Freight Station — a facility where LCL cargo is stuffed or unstuffed (Correct answer)
- Customs Filing System — the electronic customs declaration platform
- Cargo Flow Schedule — the vessel departure timetable
Correct 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.
CCP Ocean & Air Freight Operations 2
In CargoWise, which document type is used to consolidate multiple ocean shipments from different shippers into a single vessel booking?