Question $21(10$ points$)$

Air Canada Cargo RatesReferring to the Air Canada Freight Rates above, answer the items below for the following $2$ shipments $($assume actual$=$chargeable weight is given, and no surcharges need to be calculated.$)$:

a$.$ Ship a $10$ kg package from the Toronto $($Pearson Int'l$)$ to Edmonton $($Int$\text{'}$l$)$

i$)$From$$Prov$.$ Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

ii$)$From$$Airport Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

iii$)$To$$ Prov. Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

iv$)$To$$ Airport Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

v$)$ Service Zone $(1$ mark$)$

vi$)$ Rate $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

vii$)$ Per lb$,$ kg$,$ pkg$,$ etc. $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

viii$)$ Total Charge $(1$ mark$)$

b$.$ Ship a $300$ kg package from Montreal to Regina

i$)$From$$Prov$.$ Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

ii$)$From$$Airport Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

iii$)$To$$ Prov. Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

iv$)$To$$ Airport Code $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

v$)$ Service Zone $(1$ mark$)$

vi$)$ Rate $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

vii$)$ Per lb$,$ kg$,$ pkg$,$ etc. $(0\mathrm{.}5$ marks$)$

viii$)$ Total Charge $(1$ mark$)$

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Question $22(6$ points$)$

groundhandlingcharges

Based on the Dec $1,2008$ Selected Ground Handling Charges $($above$),$ what would the additional charges be for shipment $($b$)$ above $($i$.$e$.$: $300$ kg package from Montreal to Regina$)?$ Assume info above, plus cargo insured value is to be $$1,000$ and you need one copy of the AWB. Show all costs per unit, calculations and totals.

i$)$ Fuel

ii$)$ Aviation Security

iii$)$ NavCan

iv$)$ Insurance

v$)$ AWB

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Question $23(4$ points$)$

Referring to the Air Canada Freight Rates above, for Service Zone H$,$ assuming your shipment chargeable weight is between $100$ and $300$ kg$,$ at what weight does it become cheaper to declare the shipment weight to be $300$ kg$.?$ EG: What is the rate break point? Show all calculations

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Question $24(5$ points$)$

Load Planning is often an overlooked activity. When done well, load planning can save a company a great deal of money in reduced transportation costs and reduced damage claims. It also leads to an improved level of customer service. Describe the concept of load planning. EG: What is to be considered? Where does it start? How does it save money? etc$/$

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Question $25(5$ points$)$

Within North America, shipping on the Great Lakes and the major rivers competes with rail for the transport of large volumes of commodity products. To a certain extent, ships moving materials from coast to coast via the Panama Canal may also compete with rail lines. For intercontinental traffic, ocean$/$water transportation still has the market to itself because it's only and sometimes limited competition is air freight. Describe the pros and cons of Shipping. A good answer will have at least $3$ pros and $3$ cons for shipping via water transportation.

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Question $26(10$ points$)$

Freight transportation rates $($called tariffs$)$ can be complex and confusing. Understanding how to work your way through the various rates and extra charges is important. If you need to obtain transportation rates, you will need to understand the variables to negotiate them. Explain some of the fundamentals of how rates are set. EG: When would you get the best rate? When would you be charged a premium? How can you reduce your rate?

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Question $27(10$ points$)$

Incoterms were designed to be used within the context of a written contract for the sale of goods $($not services$).$ Incoterms, therefore, refer to the contract of sale, rather than the contract of carriage of the goods. Explain, in detail, any two INCO terms. EG: Explain who has possession and when, who does customs clearance, if any, who is responsible for what and when; etc.

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Question $28(10$ points$)$

Explain how you would select Transportation Service Providers.

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Question $29(20$ points$)$

Assume that you are in charge of all Transportation for an Oil Sands plant near Fort McMurray, Alberta. Your company procures a large variety of materials $($MRO and Project items$)$ from approximately $300$ vendors located mainly in Alberta, although a small percentage is from overseas sources $($mainly high tech electronics$).$ You typically receive shipments from overseas as DDP Ft McMurray. You are currently using EXW for all shipments from within North America. You are planning a growth of approximately $30\%$ in the next $3$ years.

You have been assigned the task, of planning and managing the inbound transportation from these vendors. Explain the process $(10$ Marks$)$ you would follow, the data required $(5$ Marks$)$ and some of the options $(5$ Marks$)$ you might consider

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