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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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