Ocean transportation

Which of these is a strength of sea transportation?

• intermodality

• frequency

• door-to-door service

• weather resistance

We buy goods in LCL quantity regularly from Cancún, Mexico. Which service should we use?

• bareboat charter

• time charter

• liner

• voyage charter

Which service should we choose if we want the highest level of independence?

• voyage charter

• bareboat charter

• time charter

• liner

We buy the half of a bulk wheat consignment while it is on sea. With which document can we get it from the forwarder?

• Sea waybill

• Letter of credit

• Bill of lading B/L

• Delivery order D/O

Which Bill of lading is the most valuable?

• received for shipment B/L

• on deck B/L

• clean on board B/L

• soiled on board B/L

What does the BAF surcharge compensate?

• fuel price fluctuation

• congestion at port

• currency exchange rate fluctuation

• risk of piracy