Question: Question 11 (1 point) In the article Increased Weight Limits and Transloading. Although it seems counter-intuitive to double handle freight, what is the advantage of
Question 11 (1 point)
In the article Increased Weight Limits and Transloading. Although it seems counter-intuitive to double handle freight, what is the advantage of Transloading
Question 11 options:
| | | a) | To maximise efficiency of road transport |
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| | | b) | To speed up dock side activity |
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| | | c) | to reduce the amount of transport infrastructure used |
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| | | d) | Reduce the use of containers |
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Question 12 (1 point)
Manufacturing practices such as JIT have directly impacted on transport in which way:
Question 12 options:
| | | a) | Increased the number of large trucks in the road |
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| | | b) | Factories have moved to cheaper areas |
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| | | c) | More employment in transport |
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| | | d) | Increased the number and frequency of deliveries |
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Question 13 (1 point)
Consider the modes transport in Australia and consider the history of transport in Australia, if you were going to send 5 TEUs the most time efficient way from a Melbourne location to a Brisbane location which transport approach would you use?
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Question 14 (1 point)
Consider the modes transport in Australia and consider the history of transport in Australia, if you were going to send 5 TEUs the most cost efficient way from a Melbourne location to a Brisbane location which transport approach would you use?
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Question 15 (1 point)
Consider the modes transport in Australia and consider the history of transport in Australia, if you were going to send 5 TEUs where both time and cost are of equal importance from a Melbourne location to a Brisbane location which transport approach would you use?
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Question 16 (1 point)
We are planning to send a quantity of product from a location in Swan Hill, Victoria to a location in Singapore. The product is confectionary for Chinese New Year. It is well packed in cartons and can be transloaded if required. The quantity is 25 tonnes. Chinese New Year is celebrated in February, it is now October. What is the best way to send these goods?
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Question 17 (1 point)
We are planning to send a quantity of product from a location in Swan Hill, Victoria to a location in Singapore. The product is confectionary for Chinese New Year. It is well packed in cartons and can be transloaded if required. The quantity is 25 tonnes. Chinese New Year is celebrated in February, it is now December. What is the best way to send these goods?
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Question 18 (1 point)
We are planning to send a quantity of product from a location in Swan Hill, Victoria to a location in Singapore. The product is confectionary for Chinese New Year. It is well packed in cartons and can be transloaded if required. The quantity is 25 tonnes. Chinese New Year is celebrated in February, it is now October. Our customer is very sensitive about Carbon-Footprint. What is the best way to send these goods?
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Question 19 (1 point)
We are planning to send a quantity of product from a location in Swan Hill, Victoria to a location in Singapore. The product is confectionary for Chinese New Year. It is well packed in cartons and can be transloaded if required. The quantity is 25 tonnes. Chinese New Year is celebrated in February, it is now October. These are very sought-after products and we are worried about security What is the best way to send these goods?
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Question 20 (1 point)
What is the main benefit of an ISO International Shipping Container?
Question 20 options:
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| | | b) | Because of its security |
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| | | c) | Because it is standardised |
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| | | d) | Because of the weight it can carry |
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