PACK 1

1. True or False? Main factors for shipper to decide on the transport include: price,
reliability, security, flexibility, time limit
a. False
b. True
2. Which the definitions with the following subjects true or false: the transport is
principally carried out by rail, inland waterway, or sea transport, with the trip beginning
and ending by road.
a. Intermodal transport
b. Combined transport
c. Multimodal transport

3. Match the different types of freight traffic with the definitions: Intermodal
a. The driver doesn’t stay with his road vehicle during transport by rail or ferry
b. Goods are transported in the same loading unit or vehicle using different modes of
transport. The handling of the freight itself is not necessary when changing modes.
c. A single shipper uses a whole train, which is run directly from the loading point to the
destination. No assembling and disassembling are required.
d. Carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport, e.g. shipping by motor lorry
and aircraft.

4. Which one of the following is right?

a. Multimodal systems require both, integration of technical systems as well as integration of
liability and organisation (2)
b. There is a UN convention on intermodal transport in force (1)
c. Both (2) and (3) are correct
d. Better understanding of multimodal transport by shippers would facilitate its expansion (3)

5. The transport using at least 2 different means of transport with 1 carrier, 1 contract, 1
freight document, 1 liability, 1 price. This is...
a. Intermodal transport
b. All are wrong
c. Multimodal transport
d. Combined transport

6. Special Drawing Rights means?

a. The unit of account as defined by the FDA
b. The unit of account as defined by the VCCI
c. The unit of account as defined by the IMF
d. The unit of account as defined by the IATA

7. True or False? One of the advantages of Multimodal transport is minimizing time spent,
and increasing the risk that goods are lost or damaged, at transshipment points
a. False
b. True

8. According to UNCTAD, “taken in charge” means:

a. The goods have been handed over to and accepted for carriage by the MTO
b. The goods have not been handed over to and accepted for carriage by the MTO
c. The goods have been handed over to and accepted for carriage by the FF.
d. All of the above are correct

9. True or False? MTO acts as a genuine carrier.

a. False
b. True

10. What does the price in combined road/rail transport depend on?
a. All of the above are correct
b. Mode (accompanied, unaccompanied)
c. Type, size and weight of the loading unit
d. Volume of the traffic of one customer

11. The transport using at least 2 different means of transport while the goods remain in the
same loading unit is
a. Multimodal transport
b. Intermodal transport
c. Combined transport
d. All are wrong

12. Explain the different technologies of container transport, the kangaroo-system and the
swap-body system
a. Swap-body does not significantly differ from the container system
b. Containers cannot be loaded and unloaded by gantry cranes and reach stackers
c. All of the above are correct
d. The kangaroo-system means only trailers is transported by rail – also “rolling road”

13. True or False? The traditional forwarder ensures the safety of goods while not in his
possession
a. False
b. True

14. Means of transport include?

a. Barge
b. Vessel
c. All of the above are correct
d. Truck
 15. Explain the different technologies of container transport, the kangaroo-system and the
swap-body system
a. The swap-body system is widely used in sea transport
b. All of the above are correct.
c. The swap-body system is a loading unit for road-rail transport
d. The kangaroo-system means trucks roll-on-roll-off horizontally onto or from the railcar

16. True or False? Warsaw Convention (Montreal Protocol no.4) governs transport by Air:
a. True
b. False

17. Who operates this combined road/rail transport?

a. The Combined Rail Transport Operator (e.g. Kombiverkehr) for the rail transport only (1)
b. Both (1) and (2) are incorrect
c. The Combined Rail Transport Operator (e.g. Kombiverkehr) for the whole transport chain (2)
d. Both (1) and (2) are correct

18. True or False? An export shipment from HCMC to LAX, US. From HCMC to Hongkong,
cargo is carried by a feeder, then continues to LAX by air. Is this a multi-modal
transport?
a. False
b. True

19. Why is the loading gauge at the departure and the destination so important?
a. Because it determines the physical dimensions of a vehicle and its load
b. Because it determines the wagons
c. Because it determines the maximum axle weight and the possible total weight of wagon and
load
d. All of the above are correct

20. Which statement does mention the definition of Intermodal Transport?

a. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport and goods remain in the same
loading unit.
b. Multimodal transport operator without own equipment.
c. The transport of goods beginning and ending by road using a combination of rail, road or
inland waterway modes.
d. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport with 1 carrier, 1 contract, 1
freight document, 1 liability, 1 price.

21. Modes of transport include?

a. Sea
b. All are right
c. Rail
d. Road

22. True or False? A NVO-MTO is a real carrier owning many vessels.

a. True
b. False

23. True or False? What are the benefits of the rail/ road transport: more transport capacity
a. False
b. True

24. Match the different types of freight traffic with the definitions: Multimodal
a. The driver doesn’t stay with his road vehicle during transport by rail or ferry.
b. Carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport, e.g. shipping by motor lorry
and aircraft.
c. A single shipper uses a whole train, which runs directly from the loading point to the
destination. No assembling and disassembling are required.
d. Goods are transported in the same loading unit or vehicle using different modes of transport.
The handling of the freight itself is not necessary when changing modes.

25. True or False? The traditional Freight Forwarder only receives and delivers cargo.
a. True
b. False

26. True or False? The ad valorem means freight is charged according to value
a. True
b. False

27. True or False? Containers can be leased from ship owners.

a. True
b. False

28. True or False? Combined transport is a transport which combines domestics and
international transport?
a. True
b. False

29. True or False? It’s essential that the goods packed inside containers are fully secured.
a. False
b. True

30. True or False? Container leasing companies may advise the shipper how to stow their
goods safety and securely in their containers.
a. True
b. False

31. True or False? An MTO transports containers while a traditional FF is responsible for
general cargo.
a. True
b. False

32. True or False? Some modern trailers have a sliding and telescopic load bed
a. True
b. False

33. True or False? FCL means parcel load which does not fill the whole container
a. False
b. True

34. In order to be chosen for the project, an MTO must demonstrate:

a. All of the above are correct
b. The ability to control the whole process to the end
c. Qualified super-structure
d. Insufficient financial ability

35. True or False? Semi-trailer is a trailer with front axle

a. True
b. False

36. True or False? CSC plate shows the safe approval of a container according to container
safety convention.
a. False
b. True

37. FIATA SDT (shipper’s declaration of dangerous goods) be used for:

a. (1) & (2) are incorrect
b. Road transport in Europe (ADR) – (1)
c. Sea transport (IMDG code) – (2)
d. (1) & (2) are correct
Question 38

38. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport with 1 carrier, 1 contract, 1
freight document, 1 liability, 1 price. (ko biết)
a. The transport of goods beginning and ending by road using a combination of rail, road or
inland waterway modes.
b. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport and goods remain in the same
loading unit.
c. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport with 1 carrier, 1 contract, 1 freight
document, 1 liability, 1 price.
d. Multimodal transport operator without own equipment.

39. True or False? An NVO-MTO is a real ocean carrier and combines different modes
a. False
b. True

40. True or False? Cargo exceeding the loading gauge can be transported with special
permission and after a careful planning of the route.
a. False
b. True

41. True or False? One of the functions of Freight Forwarder when acting as MTO is: do not
need to ensure that staff are adequately trained and able to handle claims and
recoveries quickly and efficiently
a. True
b. False

42. Which statement does mention the definition of NVO – MTO?

a. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport and goods remain in the same
loading unit.
b. The transport of goods beginning and ending by road using a combination of rail, road or
inland waterway modes.
c. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport with 1 carrier, 1 contract, 1 freight
document, 1 liability, 1 price.
d. Multimodal transport operator without own equipment.

43. What are the benefits of multimodal transport?

a. All above are correct
b. Reasons for shipping lines to offer multimodal services
c. Economics of unitization, Economics of scale
d. Environmental effects

44. True or False? A traditional forwarder is an intermediary who only organizes the
transport chain
a. True
b. False

45. True or False? Consignee means the person entitled to receive the goods from the
multimodal transport operator
a. False
b. True

46. True or False? Combined transport is not Uni-modal transport.

a. True
b. False

47. True or False? The traditional FF is only a road hauler

a. False
b. True

48. Which statement does mention the definition of Combined Transport?

a. Multimodal transport operator without own equipment.
b. The transport of goods beginning and ending by road using a combination of rail, road or
inland waterway modes.
c. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport and goods remain in the same
loading unit.
d. The transport using at least 2 different modes of transport with 1 carrier, 1 contract, 1 freight
document, 1 liability, 1 price.

49. True or False? Bimodal trailers are specialist road trailer that can be converted into rail
wagons
a. False
b. True

50. True or False? Kangaroo system is a system where both trucks and trailers are
transported by rail
a. False
b. True