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Question 1
Pipeline transport is the long-distance transportation of a liquid or gas through a system of pipes—a pipeline—typically to a market area for consumption. The latest data from 2014 gives a total of slightly less than 3,500,000 km of pipeline in 120 countries of the world.
a. Describe the FOUR (4) elements of pipeline transport.
(15 marks)
b. Explain the THREE (3) advantages of using pipeline as transportation mode.
(10 marks)
[Total: 25 marks]
Question 2
Containerization is one of important consideration to move the items in a good and secure way.
a. Determine the factors businesses need to consider in using containers for moving items.
(15 marks)
b. Explain the benefits of using container to move the items operations.
(10 marks)
[Total: 25 marks]
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Question 3
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) publishes a set of Incoterms, officially known as international commercial terms to facilitate commerce around the world. Globally recognized, Incoterms prevent confusion in foreign trade contracts by clarifying the obligations of buyers and sellers.
a. Explain the THREE (3) mistakes to avoid when choosing incoterm for the international shipments.
(15 marks)
b. Illustrate the selection of Incoterm EXWORKS and DDP affected the item unit price with suitable examples.
(10 marks)
[Total: 25 marks]
Question 4
Despite the pandemic, the larger trends in the transportation industry are not going away. The need for more environmentally friendly, resilient and comfortable ways to move around will persist and reassert itself after the lockdowns have ended. Discuss FIVE (5) future challenges of Freight Transport.
(25 marks)
[Total: 25 marks]
Academic Session 2023 JANUARY 2023 Semester
ASSIGNMENT
BLC305/05 Freight Transport Management
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: 1. This assignment is the final assessment to replace the proctored examination.
2. This assignment consists of ONE (1) section with FOUR questions. Answer All
questions.
3. You are allowed a maximum of one (1) attempt to submit your assignment.
4. The assignment will be made available from 6th February 2023, Monday (00:00) until 27th March 2023, Monday (23:59).
5. Completed assignment must be submitted by 27th March 2023, Monday (23:59).
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Answer All four (4) questions.
Question 1
Pipeline transport is the long-distance transportation of a liquid or gas through a
system of pipes—a pipeline—typically to a market area for consumption. The latest
data from 2014 gives a total of slightly less than 3,500,000 km of pipeline in 120
countries of the world.
a. Describe the FOUR (4) elements of pipeline transport.
(15 marks)
b. Explain the THREE (3) advantages of using pipeline as transportation mode.
(10 marks)
[Total: 25 marks]
Question 2
Containerization is one of important consideration to move the items in a good and
secure way.
a. Determine the factors businesses need to consider in using containers for
moving items.
(15 marks)
b. Explain the benefits of using container to move the items operations.
(10 marks)
[Total: 25 marks]
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Question 3
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) publishes a set of Incoterms,
officially known as international commercial terms to facilitate commerce around
the world. Globally recognized, Incoterms prevent confusion in foreign trade
contracts by clarifying the obligations of buyers and sellers.
a. Explain the THREE (3) mistakes to avoid when choosing incoterm for the
international shipments.
(15 marks)
b. Illustrate the selection of Incoterm EXWORKS and DDP affected the item
unit price with suitable examples.
(10 marks) [Total: 25 marks]
Question 4
Despite the pandemic, the larger trends in the transportation industry are not going
away. The need for more environmentally friendly, resilient and comfortable ways
to move around will persist and reassert itself after the lockdowns have ended.
Discuss FIVE (5) future challenges of Freight Transport.
(25 marks) [Total: 25 marks]
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