CWLP Shipping and Receiving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a 'freight collect' shipping term mean?
- The shipper pays freight charges in advance
- The consignee pays freight charges upon delivery (Correct answer)
- Freight charges are split between shipper and consignee
- A third party pays all freight charges
Correct answer: The consignee pays freight charges upon delivery
Freight collect means the recipient (consignee) is responsible for paying the freight charges when the shipment is delivered.
Question 2: Which document serves as a contract between a shipper and carrier and provides title to the goods?
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (Correct answer)
- Certificate of origin
Correct answer: Bill of lading
A bill of lading is a legally binding document that serves as a receipt, contract of carriage, and document of title for shipped goods.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a dock seal or dock shelter at a receiving bay?
- To prevent unauthorized entry to the warehouse
- To create a weatherproof seal between the trailer and building (Correct answer)
- To weigh incoming trucks before unloading
- To signal that a dock is occupied
Correct answer: To create a weatherproof seal between the trailer and building
Dock seals and shelters create an enclosure between the trailer door and the warehouse opening, protecting cargo and workers from weather during loading and unloading.
Question 4: When a carrier delivers a shipment with visible damage, the receiving clerk should FIRST:
- Refuse the entire shipment
- Accept the shipment and file a claim later
- Note the damage on the delivery receipt before signing (Correct answer)
- Contact the shipper immediately by phone
Correct answer: Note the damage on the delivery receipt before signing
Noting visible damage on the delivery receipt (proof of delivery) before signing is essential to support a freight claim against the carrier.
Question 5: What is a 'manifest' in the context of shipping operations?
- A list of all shipments carried on a vehicle or vessel (Correct answer)
- A government permit for cross-border shipments
- A document authorizing hazardous material transport
- A warehouse storage location assignment
Correct answer: A list of all shipments carried on a vehicle or vessel
A manifest is a comprehensive list of all cargo, passengers, or goods being transported on a vehicle, ship, or aircraft.
Question 6: Which shipping method is most appropriate for time-sensitive, high-value items with low weight?
- Full truckload (FTL)
- Less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Ocean freight
- Air freight (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Air freight
Air freight offers the fastest transit times and is ideal for time-critical or high-value goods despite its higher cost per pound.
Question 7: What is 'cross-docking' in a warehouse shipping operation?
- Transferring goods directly from inbound to outbound transport with minimal storage (Correct answer)
- Loading two trailers simultaneously at adjacent docks
- Checking documentation at the receiving dock
- Storing goods near the dock for quick access
Correct answer: Transferring goods directly from inbound to outbound transport with minimal storage
Cross-docking involves unloading materials from inbound carriers and directly loading them onto outbound carriers, bypassing long-term storage.
CWLP Shipping and Receiving 2
What does a 'freight collect' shipping term mean?