A Marine ports generate revenue through numerous forms of charges.

The charge that relates specifically to the amount of space

Select one:

a.
Anchorage

b.
Berthage
Correct. Berthage relates to the actual amount of space a vessel requires alongside the wharf/berth of
the port.

c.
Harbour Charges

d.
Wharfage
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A common carrier in marine transportation is often referred to as a
Steamship line and it is popular for them to operate in a
conference. Which of the following best describes a steamship
line conference?

Select one:

a.
An agreement of ship owners to charge common rates on specific lanes.
Correct. Steamship lines acting in a conference agree on a common set of rates for specific routes.

b.
An agreement between ship owners to provide charter services when requested on spot markets.

c.
An agreement between ship operators to use common equipment on specifc routes.

d.
An agreement between steamship line customers where volume is combined for leverage.
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Steel containers provide a standard method of containment for general cargo
traveling in the marine mode. Who determines the dimensions and
specifications of the containers to be used in marine mode?

Select one:

a.
The ship owner or operator who transports the container.

b.
The port authority who handles the containers.

c.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

d.
The International Standards Organization (ISO)
Correct. The ISO publishes a standard specification for steel containers used in the ocean trade. All
standard containers are built to this specification to allow for common handling and storage
equipment to be used by ports and carriers.
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Freight rates for marine cargo are often quoted on a Weight or Measurement
basis. Which of the following is true of this type of pricing?

Select one:

a.
The method that yields the most revenue applies
Correct. Carriers will apply whichever method (either charging by the weight or by the measurement)
that yields the most revenue.

b.
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c.
The method that yields the lowest revenue applies.

d.
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A bill of lading is the primary document in transportation. In Marine
transportation, a bill of lading that clearly identifies in
 advance who the cargo is being shipped to (the consignee) is
know as:

Select one:

a.
Straight Ocean Bill of Lading

Correct. A Straight Bill of Lading (BOL) specifically identifies the consignee whereas other forms can
leave this part unknown (such as a To Order Bill of Lading).

b.
To Order Bill of Lading

c.
Bearer Bill of Lading

d.
Multimodal Bill of Lading
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The Hague Rules changed maritime shipping by introducing the
concept of liability to ship owners and operators. In addition,
the Hague Rules also introduced requirements to:

Select one:

a.
Call on remote ports to guarantee service to smaller communities.
b.
Standardize the ocean bill of lading conditions.

c.
Require shipping lines to publish tariff rates and commodity classes.

d.
Require shipping lines to exercise due diligence and provide seaworthy vessels.
Correct. The Hague Rules (1924) were important for maritime shipping as previously, shipping lines
did not have defined responsibilities to provide a ship that is capable of the voyage or how they
handled the cargo that was in their possession.
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Container ships are often referred to in their TEU size. This refers to:

Select one:

a.
The number of gross tons a vessel is capable of holding.

b.
The width of a vessel.

c.
The number of containers a vessel can carry.
Correct. A TEU or Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit is a measure of the number of 20 foot containers a
vessel is capable of holding. A single 20 foot ISO container is equal to one TEU. A single 40 foot
ISO container is equal to two TEUs.

d.
The length of a vessel.
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Maritime shipping is often used on long distance lanes between
continents. It is popular however to use inland waterways and
adjacent ports to move cargo that could alternatively be
transported by road or rail. What is the term used to refer to
shipping by water over shorter distances?

Select one:

a.
Short Sea shipping
Correct. Short Sea shipping is a practice of using transportation by water over short distances. This is
prevalent in Canada along the West coast, throughout the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway, and the
East coast.

b.
Tramp shipping

c.
Expedited shipping

d.
Intermodal shipping
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The St. Lawrence Seaway extends almost 4,000 kms from Lake
Superior to the mouth of the St. Lawrence River flowing
eventually into the Atlantic Ocean. Although beneficial for
reaching deep into North America, which of the following is a
limitation of the seaway?

Select one:

a.
Container vessels cannot use the seaway.

b.
Portions of the seaway close in the winter.
Correct. The seaway lock system does cease operating during the winter months making transit to
and from the Great Lakes restricted to the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

c.
The charges for seaway access are prohibitive to most carriers (too high).

d.
Very few commercial ports exist on the seaway.
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Ferry service is a form of transportation by water that acts as a bridge
between road transportation systems that are separated by
 water. This service is most popular on the East and West coasts
of Canada. Which of the following is true regarding the use of
ferry service?

Select one:

a.
Ferry services charge commercial carriers based on the weight or the measure of the cargo,
whichever yields the most revenue.

b.
Ferry services require 48 hours advance reservations for commercial cargo.

c.
Ferry services in Canada are dedicated to moving either passengers or cargo independently.

d.
Ferry services require cargo to be contained in a commercial road vehicle.
Correct. One requirement of using ferries is the need for it to be contained in some form of road
equipment. Some ferries do allow for a trailer to be placed on board however it is most popular that a
form of power equipment be used (i.e. tractor and a trailer or a straight truck).
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