Question: W 3 . A 2 . From Paris to Shanghai 3 points possible ( graded ) Instructions: Answer all the questions and click Submit. When

W3. A2. From Paris to Shanghai
3 points possible (graded)
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W3. A2. Suppose a forwarder gives you a quote for the transport of a container from Paris to Shanghai. The cargo consists of 15 pallets, each with a volume of 1 m3 and weighing 210 kg.
Compare the alternatives below in terms of the transport price.
2a. Full 40 ft container. You load the container yourself and it is transported unopened to the destination. Container rent: $100, transport door-to-door $1000.
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2b. Shared container. Forwarder picks up pallets and transports them to destination, they will be consolidated with other cargo for the sea voyage. Density cutoff at 270 kg/m3. Price per kg at 270 kg/m3 is $0,30.
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2c. Two 20 ft containers. You load the containers yourself and they are transported unopened to the destination. Container rent: $70/container, transport door-to-door $600/container.
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