Ocean and Sea Freight MCQ Flashcards
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What is the purpose of an Arrival Notice in ocean freight?
Answer: To notify the consignee or notify party that their cargo has arrived at the destination port
An Arrival Notice is sent by the carrier or freight forwarder to the consignee or notify party when the cargo arrives at the destination port, prompting them to arrange customs clearance and pickup.
What does 'POD' stand for in ocean shipping documentation?
Answer: Port of Discharge
In ocean shipping context, POD typically stands for Port of Discharge — the port where cargo is offloaded from the vessel.
Which party is typically responsible for loading cargo into a container in an FOB shipment?
Answer: The seller
Under FOB (Free On Board) terms, the seller is responsible for delivering the goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment, including loading costs.
A 'Sea Waybill' differs from a Bill of Lading in that it:
Answer: Is non-negotiable and cargo is released to the named consignee without original documents
A Sea Waybill is a non-negotiable transport document; the named consignee can claim the goods by proving their identity without surrendering an original document.
What is 'General Average' in maritime shipping?
Answer: A principle where all cargo owners proportionally share losses from a voluntary sacrifice made to save the voyage
General Average is a maritime law principle requiring all cargo interests to proportionally share losses arising from a voluntary sacrifice (e.g., jettisoning cargo) made to save the ship and remaining cargo.
The IMO's SOLAS regulation requires verified gross mass (VGM) to be submitted before:
Answer: The container is loaded onto a ship
SOLAS amendments require shippers to submit the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of packed containers to the carrier before the container can be loaded aboard a ship.
What is the function of a Freight Forwarder in ocean shipping?
Answer: To act as an intermediary arranging transportation, documentation, and customs clearance on behalf of shippers
A freight forwarder acts as an agent for the shipper, coordinating ocean bookings, preparing shipping documents, managing customs clearance, and arranging inland transportation.