Sea Freight Shipping Quiz

Which document is essential for sea freight shipments?

• Bill of Lading

• Commercial Invoice

• Certificate of Origin

• Air Waybill

What does FCL stand for in sea freight?

• Free Container Load

• Full Container Load

• Freight Carrier Load

• First Cargo Load

What is the main advantage of using sea freight over air freight?

• Faster transit time

• Lower cost for large volumes of cargo

• Ability to reach landlocked countries

• More frequent shipments

Which INCOTERM refers to the seller delivering goods to the buyer's chosen port of destination?

• EXW (Ex Works)

• FOB (Free On Board)

• CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight)

• DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

Which term refers to shipping a container that is not fully loaded?

• FCL

• NVOCC

• LCL

• Break Bulk

What is the main purpose of containerization in sea freight?

• Reducing transit time

• Simplifying handling and reducing damage

• Increasing the weight of cargo

• Ensuring environmental protection

What does TEU stand for in sea freight?

• Twenty-ton Equipment Unit

• Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit

• Total Export Unit

• Terminal Exit Unit

What is a Ro-Ro ship used for?

• Transporting bulk liquid cargo

• Carrying cars, trucks, and other wheeled vehicles

• Carrying oversized cargo

• Transporting food and perishable goods

What is the SOLAS Convention related to?

• Shipping goods to inland destinations

• The safety of ships and the prevention of marine accidents

• The trade regulations between countries

• The insurance of marine vessels

Which route is known as a major global shipping lane for sea freight?

• White Sea Canal

• The Suez Canal

• The Trans-Siberian Route

• The Pacific Crest Trail