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?

<p>Leaving residue that affects cargo and harms the environment (B)</p>
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Why is high-temperature treatment an alternative to chemical fumigation?

<p>To avoid the potential harm caused by chemical residues (C)</p>
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What is the primary benefit of container fumigation for cargo inside the shipping container?

<p>Ensuring it is pest and pathogen-free during transit and upon arrival (D)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of fumigating shipping containers?

<p>To eliminate pests and pathogens (B)</p>
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Why is high-temperature fumigation considered a smart alternative to chemical fumigation?

<p>It doesn't leave behind any residue (A)</p>
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What is a common packaging material that often requires fumigation for shipping containers?

<p>Wood (A)</p>
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Which type of cargo is highly vulnerable to pest infestation and requires fumigation?

<p>Grains (B)</p>
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Why should perishable cargo like fruits and vegetables undergo fumigation?

<p>To prevent spoilage and contamination (D)</p>
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What risk do wood-harboring pests pose when they infiltrate the local ecosystem?

<p>Damage to local biodiversity and agriculture (A)</p>
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What potential consequence does pathogen contamination in shipping containers have?

<p>Economic losses and long-term environmental degradation (C)</p>
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In what way is high-temperature fumigation different from chemical fumigation?

<p>It doesn't leave behind any residue (D)</p>
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What is a major advantage of high-temperature fumigation compared to chemical fumigation?

<p>It doesn't leave behind any residue (D)</p>
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What is one of the specific applications of high-temperature fumigation?

<p>Treating certain perishable cargo without spoilage (D)</p>
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