General Shipping Industry Knowledge

What does the acronym “ETA” stand for in shipping?

• Estimated Time of Arrival

• Extra Time Allowed

• Expected Transit Assignment

• arly Transit Arrival

What is the main function of a Bill of Lading (B/L)?

• A receipt for the shipped goods

• A contract between shipper and carrier

• A document of title

• All of the above

What is the term for the total weight of a shipment, including goods and packaging?

• Net Weight

• Gross Weight

• Tare Weight

• Loaded Weight

In which type of shipping contract does the shipper pay for the transportation to a specified point but not beyond?

• CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)

• FOB (Free on Board)

• DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

• FAS (Free Alongside Ship)

What is the largest shipping port in the world by container traffic?

• Port of Singapore

• Port of Shanghai

• Port of Rotterdam

• Port of Los Angeles

How many miles does the average cargo ship travel per day?

• 200 miles

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 1,500 miles

The world’s largest container ship can carry how many containers?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 24,000

• 30,000

Which animal is commonly used as a symbol for speed in shipping and logistics?

• Falcon

• Cheetah

• Gazelle

• Eagle

What is the most shipped item in the world by volume?

• Food

• Oil

• Electronics

• Clothing

Which country has the largest merchant fleet in the world?

• Japan

• Greece

• China

• Panama