Ocean and Sea Freight MCQ Flashcards

Which type of ocean freight container is specifically designed to carry perishable goods?

Answer: Reefer container

A reefer (refrigerated) container maintains controlled temperatures and is used to transport perishable goods such as fresh produce, seafood, and pharmaceuticals.

What does 'ETA' stand for in ocean freight logistics?

Answer: Estimated Time of Arrival

ETA stands for Estimated Time of Arrival, indicating the projected date and time a vessel or cargo is expected to reach its destination.

The Hague-Visby Rules primarily govern:

Answer: Ocean carrier liability for loss or damage to cargo

The Hague-Visby Rules are an international convention that sets minimum standards for ocean carrier liability concerning loss or damage to shipped goods.

In ocean freight, what does 'transshipment' mean?

Answer: Transferring cargo from one vessel to another at an intermediate port

Transshipment involves offloading cargo at an intermediate (hub) port and reloading it onto a different vessel to continue to the final destination.

What is a 'Telex Release' (also called Express Release) in ocean shipping?

Answer: A method of releasing cargo without surrendering the original Bill of Lading

A Telex Release allows the consignee to pick up cargo at the destination without presenting the original paper Bill of Lading, as the shipper authorizes release electronically.

Which surcharge compensates ocean carriers for fluctuating bunker (fuel) costs?

Answer: BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor)

The Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) is a surcharge added to ocean freight rates to account for changes in the price of marine fuel (bunker fuel).

A 'Shipper's Load and Count' (SLC) notation on a Bill of Lading means:

Answer: The carrier accepts no responsibility for the contents or quantity inside the container

SLC notation indicates that the carrier did not inspect or verify the container's contents, and the shipper alone is responsible for the accuracy of quantity and condition statements.