TRANSPORTATION

1) Why is the transport of goods by sea generally cheaper than using air freight?

• . Cargo can be carried in bulk.

• B. Cargo handling is reduced.

• C. Insurance costs are lower.

• D. Less packing is required.

2) Why might a trader prefer to use rail rather than road for transporting goods in bulk?

• A. Rail transport involves less handling of goods. .

• B. Rail transport is cheaper over long distances.

• C. Rail transport is faster over short distances.

• D. Rail transport is more flexible

3. The transport of goods has recently been made easier by

• A. express road routes in many countries.

• B. increased checks by customs officials.

• C. more detailed inspections of railway networks.

• D. the reduction of facilities at many airports

4. What is the advantage of using containers in transport?

• A. ability to carry any cargo

• B. faster turn-around

• C. Fixed timetables

• D. need for special handling equipment

5) What is the main reason for the increase in the use of road transport?

• A. Express road routes are available in many countries.

• B. It can take loads of any shape or size.

• C. It offers fixed timetables.

• D. Transhipment is required for delivery.

6. Which service is provided to an air freight company by an airport authority?

• A. collection of customs duties

• B. duty free shopping

• C. hire of aircraft

• D. warehousing of goods

7. Which are the two most suitable forms of transport for carrying flowers from a farm in Kenya to a shop in Paris?

• A. air and rail

• B. rail and road

• C. road and air

• D. sea and road

8. For which of the following would delivery by air transport be suitable?

• A. a bulk consignment of oil from the Middle East to Japan

• B. a large quantity of iron ore from Australia to Japan

• C. spare parts of a machine to be sent from London to Cape Town

• D. the daily delivery of perishable goods to a nearby town

9. What is a disadvantage of containerisation?

• A. Freight charges are low.

• B. Mechanised handling of containers saves time.

• C. Risk of theft is reduced.

• D. Specialised handling equipment is needed.

10. What are customs authorities responsible for?

• A. calculating the Balance of Trade

• B. collecting duty on imported goods

• C. reducing exports

• D. supervising port authorities