Ocean Sea Freight Ocean and Sea Freight MCQ 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of an Arrival Notice in ocean freight?

Accepted Answer

To notify the consignee or notify party that their cargo has arrived at the destination port

Answer

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.

Question 2

What does 'POD' stand for in ocean shipping documentation?

Accepted Answer

Port of Discharge

Answer

In ocean shipping context, POD typically stands for Port of Discharge — the port where cargo is offloaded from the vessel.

Question 3

Which party is typically responsible for loading cargo into a container in an FOB shipment?

Accepted Answer

The seller

Answer

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.

Question 4

A 'Sea Waybill' differs from a Bill of Lading in that it:

Accepted Answer

Is non-negotiable and cargo is released to the named consignee without original documents

Answer

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.

Question 5

What is 'General Average' in maritime shipping?

Accepted Answer

A principle where all cargo owners proportionally share losses from a voluntary sacrifice made to save the voyage

Answer

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.

Ocean Sea Freight Practice Test

Ocean Sea Freight Practice Test

Ocean Sea Freight Ocean and Sea Freight MCQ 4