Ocean Sea Freight Ocean and Sea Freight MCQ 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Full Container Load

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Bill of Lading

Answer

The Bill of Lading is the primary document of title and contract of carriage in ocean freight, serving as proof of receipt of goods by the carrier.

Question 3

What is 'demurrage' in ocean freight?

Accepted Answer

A charge for exceeding the free days allowed at the port

Answer

Demurrage is a fee charged by the carrier when a container is not picked up or returned within the agreed free days at the port.

Question 4

Which incoterm places maximum responsibility on the seller in ocean freight shipments?

Accepted Answer

DDP

Answer

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) places the greatest responsibility on the seller, who must deliver the goods to the buyer's location with all duties and taxes paid.

Question 5

A 20-foot standard dry container has an approximate maximum payload capacity of:

Accepted Answer

28 metric tons

Answer

A standard 20-foot dry container (TEU) typically has a maximum payload capacity of approximately 28 metric tons.

Ocean Sea Freight Practice Test

Ocean Sea Freight Practice Test

Ocean Sea Freight Ocean and Sea Freight MCQ 2