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Which type of vessel is designed for transporting extremely heavy cargoes?
What percentage of global merchandise trade by volume is carried by sea?
What type of cargo do Bulk Carriers primarily transport?
What is one of the purposes of Roll on – Roll off Vessels?
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Which aspect is essential for a port to be suitable for maritime transportation?
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What characterizes General Cargo Vessels in terms of their cargo handling capabilities?
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What is the volume of a single carton in cubic meters?
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Which container type is suitable for transporting 1000 cartons with a total volume of 64 cubic meters?
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What extra feature do 40-foot High Cube Containers offer compared to standard containers?
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What is the total weight of the shipment when transporting 1000 cartons weighing 25 kg each?
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What is the maximum allowable weight limit for 40-foot containers mentioned in the text?
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In terms of volume, why is a 40-foot High Cube Container selected for transporting the 1000 cartons?
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What is the total weight of a single carton?
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What are the dimensions of a single carton?
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What is the cubic capacity of a 40' HIGH CUBE REEFER container?
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What is the tare weight of a 20' DRY VAN container?
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Which container type would be MOST suitable for shipping the 1000 cartons based on their dimensions and weight?
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If each container can hold a maximum payload of 28,190 kgs, how many containers would be needed to ship the 1000 cartons?
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What type of ships are equipped with cranes for loading and unloading goods?
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Which individual introduced the container for the transport of general cargo in 1956?
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Who is credited with creating the first refrigeration system to maintain temperature inside boxes?
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Which ship managed to transport 150 tons of frozen meat from Sydney to the UK in 1877?
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What was the main purpose of the first refrigerated vessel designed to transport perishable cargo in 1901?
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In what decade were the first refrigerated containers with integrated cooling units introduced?
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Study Notes
Types of Vessels
- Heavy-lift vessels are designed for transporting extremely heavy cargoes.
Maritime Trade
- 90% of global merchandise trade by volume is carried by sea.
Bulk Carriers
- Bulk Carriers primarily transport dry bulk cargoes such as coal, iron ore, and grains.
Roll on - Roll off Vessels
- One of the purposes of Roll on - Roll off Vessels is to transport wheeled cargo such as cars and trucks.
Port Requirements
- A suitable port for maritime transportation must have deep water and a sufficient water depth for large vessels.
General Cargo Vessels
- General Cargo Vessels are characterized by their flexibility in cargo handling capabilities, allowing them to transport a wide range of cargo types.
Containerization
- A single carton has a volume of 0.064 cubic meters.
- 1000 cartons with a total volume of 64 cubic meters can be transported in a 40-foot High Cube Container.
- 40-foot High Cube Containers offer an extra 1 foot in height compared to standard containers.
- The total weight of the shipment of 1000 cartons weighing 25 kg each is 25,000 kg.
- The maximum allowable weight limit for 40-foot containers is 28,190 kg.
- A 40-foot High Cube Container is selected for transporting the 1000 cartons due to its large volume capacity.
- A single carton weighs 25 kg and has dimensions of 1.2 meters x 0.8 meters x 0.5 meters.
Container Specifications
- A 40' HIGH CUBE REEFER container has a cubic capacity of 76.3 cubic meters.
- A 20' DRY VAN container has a tare weight of 2,300 kg.
Container Selection
- A 40-foot High Cube Container is the most suitable for shipping the 1000 cartons based on their dimensions and weight.
- To ship the 1000 cartons, 1 container would be needed (based on a maximum payload of 28,190 kgs per container).
Ship Types
- General Cargo Ships are equipped with cranes for loading and unloading goods.
Containerization History
- Malcolm McLean introduced the container for the transport of general cargo in 1956.
- Fred W. Wolfson is credited with creating the first refrigeration system to maintain temperature inside boxes.
- The ship Dunedin managed to transport 150 tons of frozen meat from Sydney to the UK in 1877.
- The first refrigerated vessel was designed to transport perishable cargo in 1901.
- The first refrigerated containers with integrated cooling units were introduced in the 1960s.
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Test your knowledge on the types of containers used in shipping, such as DRY VAN, OPEN TOP, REEFER, and more. Identify the code and description of each container type based on TEUs, size, and type.
