Ocean Sea Freight Ocean and Sea Freight Basic 2

Question 1

What does the term 'FCL' stand for in ocean freight?

Accepted Answer

Full Container Load

Answer

FCL stands for Full Container Load, meaning the shipper books an entire container exclusively for their cargo.

Question 2

Which document serves as the contract of carriage between a shipper and an ocean carrier?

Accepted Answer

Bill of lading

Answer

The bill of lading is the legal contract of carriage and also serves as a receipt for goods and a document of title.

Question 3

What is 'transshipment' in ocean freight?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of cargo from one vessel to another at an intermediate port

Answer

Transshipment occurs when cargo is offloaded at an intermediate hub port and reloaded onto another vessel to reach its final destination.

Question 4

Which type of container is used for goods that require temperature control?

Accepted Answer

Reefer container

Answer

A reefer (refrigerated) container maintains a controlled temperature, making it suitable for perishables like food and pharmaceuticals.

Question 5

What does 'port of discharge' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The port where cargo is unloaded from the vessel

Answer

The port of discharge is the port where cargo is unloaded from the ocean vessel, as opposed to the port of loading.

Ocean Sea Freight Practice Test