Shipping Trivia Quiz

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    What does FCL mean?

    • Fill Commerce Load
    • Fill Container Luggage
    • Fill Container Load
    • Full Container Load
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How much do you know about shipping? A shipping trivia quiz is waiting for you here. Today countries can make sales to others thanks to affordable and accessible transportation for goods using different mediums, and making shipments are one of them. This quiz is perfect for those in and aspiring to be in the shipping and freight forwarding industries. Give it a try and see what new things you might learn.

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  • 2. 

    What does the word "TEU" stand for in shipping?

    • Twenty-Foot Equivalent.

    • Twenty Feet Emergency

    • Twin Freight Export

    • Transhipment Freight Equipment

    Correct Answer
    A. Twenty-Foot Equivalent.
    Explanation
    The word "TEU" stands for "Twenty-Foot Equivalent" in shipping. This term is used to measure the carrying capacity of container ships and terminals. It represents the standard size of a shipping container, which is 20 feet in length. The TEU measurement allows for easy comparison and calculation of cargo capacity across different vessels and ports.

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  • 3. 

    CYCY stands for

    • Container Yard to Container Yard

    • Capital Yard to Container Yard

    • Container Yard to Conned Yard

    • Commerce Yard to Container Yard

    Correct Answer
    A. Container Yard to Container Yard
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Container Yard to Container Yard" because CYCY is an abbreviation used in the shipping industry to indicate the movement of containers from one container yard to another container yard.

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  • 4. 

    Incoterms stands for

    • Internal Commercial Terms

    • International Commercial Technology

    • International Commercial Terms

    • International Capital Terms

    Correct Answer
    A. International Commercial Terms
    Explanation
    The correct answer is International Commercial Terms. Incoterms are a set of rules that define the responsibilities and obligations of buyers and sellers in international trade. They specify who is responsible for the transportation, insurance, and customs clearance of goods, as well as the point at which the risk and cost transfer from the seller to the buyer. These terms are widely used in international contracts to ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings between parties involved in cross-border transactions.

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  • 5. 

    _________ is meant by the process of putting loose goods into a container prior to shipment.

    • Shipping

    • Shopping

    • Stuffing

    • Shifting

    Correct Answer
    A. Stuffing
    Explanation
    Stuffing refers to the process of putting loose goods into a container before they are shipped. This involves carefully arranging and packing the goods to ensure they are secure and protected during transportation. The term "stuffing" is commonly used in the logistics and shipping industry to describe this specific activity of loading goods into containers.

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  • 6. 

    What is a bill of lading?

    • Is a receipt for goods received, is the evidence of the contract of carriage, is a document of title.

    • It is a ship's certificate, a forwarder's license, and a document of insurance.

    • It is the final document in shipping, is manifest, and is a marine insurance certificate.

    • It is a receipt of money paid, a carrier's proof, and a document issued to the government for the registration of a shipping line.

    Correct Answer
    A. Is a receipt for goods received, is the evidence of the contract of carriage, is a document of title.
    Explanation
    A bill of lading is a document that serves as a receipt for goods received, providing evidence of the contract of carriage, and acting as a document of title. It is an important legal document in the shipping industry that acknowledges the receipt of goods by the carrier and outlines the terms and conditions of transportation. The bill of lading also serves as proof of ownership and can be used to transfer the title of the goods to a third party.

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  • 7. 

    In container shipping, what do the following terms stand for "(HC, GP, OT)?

    • Hard Container, Given Pallet, Over Turn.

    • Half Container, Groupage Parcel, Ocean Terminal.

    • High Cube, Grand Port, Order Terms.

    • High Cube, General Purpose, Open Top.

    Correct Answer
    A. High Cube, General Purpose, Open Top.
    Explanation
    The terms HC, GP, and OT in container shipping stand for High Cube, General Purpose, and Open Top respectively. High Cube refers to containers that have a larger internal height compared to standard containers. General Purpose refers to containers that are versatile and can be used for various types of cargo. Open Top refers to containers that have an open top, allowing for easy loading and unloading of cargo that is too tall to fit in a standard container.

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  • 8. 

    When a buyer is using Ex-Works incoterm, where does his responsibility start?

    • At the port of loading

    • At the port of discharge

    • At the freight forwarder's office

    • At the seller's premise

    Correct Answer
    A. At the seller's premise
    Explanation
    When a buyer is using Ex-Works incoterm, their responsibility starts at the seller's premise. This means that the buyer is responsible for all costs and risks associated with the transportation of the goods from the seller's premises to the final destination. The seller is only responsible for making the goods available at their premises, and the buyer takes over all responsibilities and costs from that point onwards.

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    DM stands for

    • Departure

    • Demurrage

    • Deal

    • Delivery Management

    Correct Answer
    A. Demurrage
    Explanation
    Demurrage is the correct answer for the acronym DM. Demurrage refers to the charges or fees that are incurred when a cargo or shipment is delayed beyond the agreed-upon time for loading or unloading. It is a penalty or additional cost that is imposed on the party responsible for the delay. In the context of transportation and logistics, demurrage is commonly associated with the storage and use of shipping containers.

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  • 10. 

    What does "CTO" stands for?

    • Container Terminal Operator

    • Combined Transport Operator

    • Container Trucking Overview

    • Container Turn-in Operator

    Correct Answer
    A. Combined Transport Operator
    Explanation
    CTO stands for Combined Transport Operator. This term refers to a company or organization that provides combined transport services, which involve the use of multiple modes of transportation (such as rail, road, and sea) to move goods from one location to another. A Combined Transport Operator coordinates and manages the logistics of transporting goods using different modes of transportation to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery.

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