Ocean Sea Freight Ocean and Sea Freight Forwarding 5

Question 1

What is the 'ISF' (Importer Security Filing) requirement for US-bound ocean shipments?

Accepted Answer

A '10+2' data filing required at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded at the foreign port

Answer

ISF (10+2) requires importers to submit 10 data elements to CBP at least 24 hours before ocean cargo is loaded onto a vessel destined for the US.

Question 2

What is a 'Notify Party' on a Bill of Lading?

Accepted Answer

The party the carrier notifies upon arrival of the vessel at the destination port

Answer

The Notify Party is the entity listed on the B/L that the carrier or its agent will contact when the shipment arrives at the destination port.

Question 3

What distinguishes a 'Straight Bill of Lading' from a 'To Order Bill of Lading'?

Accepted Answer

A Straight B/L names a specific consignee and is non-negotiable; a To Order B/L is negotiable

Answer

A Straight B/L is non-negotiable and names a specific consignee, while a To Order B/L is negotiable and can be endorsed to transfer ownership of cargo.

Question 4

What is the 'AMS' (Automated Manifest System) filing requirement for ocean shipments to the US?

Accepted Answer

A CBP pre-arrival reporting requirement for vessel manifests, due 24 hours before departure from the last foreign port

Answer

AMS requires ocean carriers to electronically submit cargo manifest data to CBP at least 24 hours before departure from the last foreign port of call.

Question 5

A shipper wants to ship temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals by ocean. Which container type should they request?

Accepted Answer

Reefer (refrigerated) container

Answer

Reefer containers are refrigerated units capable of maintaining precise temperature ranges, making them essential for pharmaceuticals, perishables, and other temperature-sensitive cargo.

Ocean Sea Freight Practice Test

Ocean Sea Freight Practice Test

Ocean Sea Freight Ocean and Sea Freight Forwarding 5