Ocean and Sea Freight MCQ Flashcards
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What does the term 'FCL' stand for in ocean freight shipping?
Answer: Full Container Load
FCL stands for Full Container Load, meaning the shipper books and fills an entire container exclusively for their cargo.
Which document serves as the primary contract of carriage between the shipper and ocean carrier?
Answer: Bill of Lading
The Bill of Lading is the primary document of title and contract of carriage in ocean freight, serving as proof of receipt of goods by the carrier.
What is 'demurrage' in ocean freight?
Answer: A charge for exceeding the free days allowed at the port
Demurrage is a fee charged by the carrier when a container is not picked up or returned within the agreed free days at the port.
Which incoterm places maximum responsibility on the seller in ocean freight shipments?
Answer: DDP
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) places the greatest responsibility on the seller, who must deliver the goods to the buyer's location with all duties and taxes paid.
A 20-foot standard dry container has an approximate maximum payload capacity of:
Answer: 28 metric tons
A standard 20-foot dry container (TEU) typically has a maximum payload capacity of approximately 28 metric tons.
What does 'LCL' mean in ocean shipping?
Answer: Less than Container Load
LCL stands for Less than Container Load, where multiple shippers share space in one container and pay only for the volume or weight their cargo occupies.
What is the primary purpose of a 'Notify Party' field on a Bill of Lading?
Answer: To indicate who should be informed when the shipment arrives
The Notify Party field designates the entity that the carrier must notify upon arrival of the cargo at the destination port.