CCP Ocean & Air Freight Operations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In CargoWise, which field on the air freight shipment record captures the chargeable weight used to calculate freight costs?
- Gross Weight
- Net Weight
- Volume Weight (whichever is greater than actual weight) (Correct answer)
- Tare Weight
Correct answer: Volume Weight (whichever is greater than actual weight)
Air freight chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric (dimensional) weight, calculated as volume ÷ 6000 (cm³/kg) or ÷ 166 (in³/lb).
Question 2: What is an 'OBL' in the context of ocean freight, and why does CargoWise track its status?
- Online Bill of Lading — a digital-only transport document
- Original Bill of Lading — a negotiable title document required for cargo release (Correct answer)
- Open Bill of Lading — a flexible booking confirmation
- Outbound Bill of Lading — used for export cargo only
Correct answer: Original Bill of Lading — a negotiable title document required for cargo release
The Original Bill of Lading is a negotiable title document; tracking whether originals have been received is critical because carriers require surrender before releasing cargo.
Question 3: When entering a vessel schedule in CargoWise for an ocean shipment, which pair of dates is most critical for triggering cut-off alerts?
- Departure Date and Arrival Date
- Cut-off Date/Time and ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) (Correct answer)
- Booking Date and Invoice Due Date
- CFS Open Date and Vessel Manifest Date
Correct answer: Cut-off Date/Time and ETD (Estimated Time of Departure)
The cut-off date/time (when cargo must be at the terminal) and ETD are used by CargoWise to generate alerts and ensure shipments are processed in time.
Question 4: In CargoWise air freight, what does 'ULD' stand for and how does it affect billing?
- Universal Loading Document — a customs clearance form
- Unit Load Device — a pallet or container used in aircraft holds that may qualify for a bulk rate (Correct answer)
- Unified Logistics Declaration — a multi-modal shipping document
- Underloading Discount — a rate reduction for light cargo
Correct answer: Unit Load Device — a pallet or container used in aircraft holds that may qualify for a bulk rate
A Unit Load Device (ULD) is an aircraft pallet or container; when cargo fills a full ULD, airlines may apply a discounted pivot weight rate rather than per-kg charges.
Question 5: Which CargoWise feature allows an operator to send automated milestone updates to clients throughout an ocean or air shipment lifecycle?
- eAdaptor
- Shipment Tracking Portal (EDI Notifications)
- CargoWise eHub Workflow Events (Correct answer)
- Client Dashboard
Correct answer: CargoWise eHub Workflow Events
CargoWise's eHub Workflow Events engine triggers automated notifications (email, EDI, portal updates) when predefined milestones are reached on a shipment.
Question 6: For a US-bound ocean import, which document must be filed with US Customs at least 24 hours before vessel loading at the foreign port?
- ISF (Importer Security Filing) (Correct answer)
- CBP Form 7501
- AMS (Automated Manifest System) filing
- Arrival Notice
Correct answer: ISF (Importer Security Filing)
The ISF (also called '10+2') must be filed at least 24 hours before loading cargo onto a US-bound vessel, and CargoWise supports ISF filing through its customs module.
Question 7: In CargoWise, which rate type is typically applied to ocean freight charges billed based on the total container size rather than per unit of cargo?
- FAK (Freight All Kinds)
- Box Rate (flat FCL rate) (Correct answer)
- Ad Valorem Rate
- GRI (General Rate Increase)
Correct answer: Box Rate (flat FCL rate)
A Box Rate is a flat charge per FCL container regardless of cargo volume or weight, as opposed to per-CBM or per-ton charges used in LCL.
CCP Ocean & Air Freight Operations 3
In CargoWise, which field on the air freight shipment record captures the chargeable weight used to calculate freight costs?