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Shipping Cost Strategies Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of container fumigation?

To reduce the weight of the shipping containers

To eliminate pests and pathogens from shipping containers (correct)

To increase the shelf life of the cargo inside the container

To improve the structural integrity of the shipping containers

Which of the following is a commonly used chemical in container fumigation?

Carbon monoxide

Sodium hydroxide

Hydrogen peroxide

Methyl bromide (MeBr) (correct)

What is the main method for eliminating pests and pathogens during chemical fumigation?

Enhancing their metabolic process

Stimulating their reproductive cycles

Boosting their cell development

Targeting their respiratory systems (correct)

What is a potential drawback of chemical fumigation in shipping containers?

Leaving residue that affects cargo and harms the environment Signup and view all the answers

Why is high-temperature treatment an alternative to chemical fumigation?

To avoid the potential harm caused by chemical residues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of container fumigation for cargo inside the shipping container?

Ensuring it is pest and pathogen-free during transit and upon arrival Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of fumigating shipping containers?

To eliminate pests and pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Why is high-temperature fumigation considered a smart alternative to chemical fumigation?

It doesn't leave behind any residue Signup and view all the answers

What is a common packaging material that often requires fumigation for shipping containers?

Wood Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cargo is highly vulnerable to pest infestation and requires fumigation?

Grains Signup and view all the answers

Why should perishable cargo like fruits and vegetables undergo fumigation?

To prevent spoilage and contamination Signup and view all the answers

What risk do wood-harboring pests pose when they infiltrate the local ecosystem?

Damage to local biodiversity and agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What potential consequence does pathogen contamination in shipping containers have?

Economic losses and long-term environmental degradation Signup and view all the answers

In what way is high-temperature fumigation different from chemical fumigation?

It doesn't leave behind any residue Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of high-temperature fumigation compared to chemical fumigation?

It doesn't leave behind any residue Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the specific applications of high-temperature fumigation?

Treating certain perishable cargo without spoilage Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of container fumigation?

Which of the following is a commonly used chemical in container fumigation?

What is the main method for eliminating pests and pathogens during chemical fumigation?

What is a potential drawback of chemical fumigation in shipping containers?

Why is high-temperature treatment an alternative to chemical fumigation?

What is the primary benefit of container fumigation for cargo inside the shipping container?

What is the primary purpose of fumigating shipping containers?

Why is high-temperature fumigation considered a smart alternative to chemical fumigation?

What is a common packaging material that often requires fumigation for shipping containers?

Which type of cargo is highly vulnerable to pest infestation and requires fumigation?

Why should perishable cargo like fruits and vegetables undergo fumigation?

What risk do wood-harboring pests pose when they infiltrate the local ecosystem?

What potential consequence does pathogen contamination in shipping containers have?

In what way is high-temperature fumigation different from chemical fumigation?

What is a major advantage of high-temperature fumigation compared to chemical fumigation?

What is one of the specific applications of high-temperature fumigation?

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