Container Types and Cargo Specifications Flashcards
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What is the difference between FCL and LCL in ocean freight?
Answer: FCL is a full container load (one shipper); LCL consolidates cargo from multiple shippers into one container
FCL means one shipper rents an entire container, while LCL (Less than Container Load) means a consolidator combines cargo from multiple shippers into one container, with each receiving their own B/L.
What is a 'CFS' (Container Freight Station) in ocean freight?
Answer: A facility where LCL cargo is consolidated into or deconsolidated from containers
A CFS is a warehouse facility where freight forwarders or carriers combine (consolidate) multiple LCL shipments into a full container at origin, or break down (deconsolidate) a container into individual shipments at destination.
What is 'dunnage' in the context of container loading?
Answer: Material (wood, airbags, foam) used to brace, fill voids, and secure cargo inside a container
Dunnage refers to any material used to protect, brace, and stabilize cargo within a container to prevent shifting, tipping, or damage during the voyage.
What is a 'ventilated container' used for?
Answer: Cargo that produces moisture or gases and needs airflow, such as coffee beans or cocoa
Ventilated containers have passive airflow vents that allow moisture and gases to escape, preventing condensation damage — essential for hygroscopic commodities like coffee, cocoa, nuts, and wood products.
What is 'container detention' in ocean freight?
Answer: Charges incurred when a shipper or consignee holds an empty container beyond the free time allowed
Detention charges apply when the carrier's empty container is kept by the shipper (for stuffing) or consignee (for destuffing) longer than the agreed free time period, typically charged as a daily rate.
What is a '45-foot Pallet Wide' container primarily used for in US ocean freight?
Answer: Transporting EUR pallets or US pallets that are too wide for standard 40-foot containers, commonly used in intra-Europe trades also connecting to US
A 45-foot Pallet Wide container is longer and wider than a standard 40-foot container, allowing standard pallets to be loaded two-across without wasting space, improving efficiency for palletized goods.