Shipping Companies To Face Fines For Backlogged Cargo

Shipping Companies To Face Fines For Backlogged Cargo

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the supply chain crisis, focusing on the Los Angeles Long Beach Port Complex's decision to fine shipping companies $100 per container per day for containers left in the harbor. This measure aims to alleviate congestion but may not be sufficient to prevent potential shortages during Thanksgiving.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic introduced at the beginning of the video?

Economic growth

Supply chain crisis

Environmental issues

Technological advancements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action will the Los Angeles Long Beach Port Complex take to address the issue?

Reduce port fees

Increase shipping capacity

Hire more workers

Fine shipping companies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much will the fines be per container per day?

$200

$100

$50

$150

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two harbors are mentioned as being affected by the fines?

New York and New Jersey

San Francisco and Oakland

Miami and Tampa

Los Angeles and Long Beach

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence mentioned if the fines are not effective?

Higher import taxes

Longer delivery times

Thanksgiving shortages

Increased shipping costs