Understanding the Shipping Market and Logistics Actors
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What is the main difference between liner shipping and bulk shipping?

  • Liner shipping transports dry bulk commodities, while bulk shipping transports containerized cargo.
  • Liner shipping involves transportation of single commodities, while bulk shipping provides regular transportation services.
  • Liner shipping focuses on transportation of cars and trucks, while bulk shipping is for non-containerized cargo.
  • Liner shipping operates on fixed routes and schedules, while bulk shipping operates on spot markets. (correct)
  • Which type of shipping focuses on transportation of cars and trucks?

  • Specialized shipping
  • Bulk shipping
  • Liner shipping
  • RoRo carriers (correct)
  • What is the primary characteristic of bulk carriers?

  • They focus on containerized cargo.
  • They have fixed routes and sailing schedules.
  • They do not transport dry bulk commodities.
  • They operate on spot markets and are also known as tramp shipping. (correct)
  • Which actors are involved in the process of transporting an item from the production facility to the port?

    <p>Shipping companies, shippers, freight forwarders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cargo does bulk shipping primarily transport?

    <p>Dry bulk commodities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of liner shipping?

    <p>Fixed routes and sailing schedules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which actors are involved in the process of transporting an item from the production facility to the port?

    <p>Shippers, freight forwarders, liner agents, and ship and port agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the operation mode of bulk carriers that do not have fixed routes and sailing schedules?

    <p>Tramp shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cargo does RoRo carriers primarily transport?

    <p>Cars and trucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the commodities generally transported by bulk vessels?

    <p>Coal and grain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shipping provides regular transportation services between particular routes and ports according to pre-advertised sailing schedules and freight prices?

    <p>Liner shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actors is not related to logistics in the process of transporting an item from the production facility to the port?

    <p>Shipper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cargo does RoRo carriers primarily transport?

    <p>Cars and trucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the commodities generally transported by bulk vessels?

    <p>Dry bulk (e.g. coal, grain)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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