Ocean & Air Freight Operations Flashcards
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In CargoWise, which field on the air freight shipment record captures the chargeable weight used to calculate freight costs?
Answer: Volume Weight (whichever is greater than actual weight)
Air freight chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric (dimensional) weight, calculated as volume ÷ 6000 (cm³/kg) or ÷ 166 (in³/lb).
What is an 'OBL' in the context of ocean freight, and why does CargoWise track its status?
Answer: Original Bill of Lading — a negotiable title document required for cargo release
The Original Bill of Lading is a negotiable title document; tracking whether originals have been received is critical because carriers require surrender before releasing cargo.
When entering a vessel schedule in CargoWise for an ocean shipment, which pair of dates is most critical for triggering cut-off alerts?
Answer: Cut-off Date/Time and ETD (Estimated Time of Departure)
The cut-off date/time (when cargo must be at the terminal) and ETD are used by CargoWise to generate alerts and ensure shipments are processed in time.
In CargoWise air freight, what does 'ULD' stand for and how does it affect billing?
Answer: Unit Load Device — a pallet or container used in aircraft holds that may qualify for a bulk rate
A Unit Load Device (ULD) is an aircraft pallet or container; when cargo fills a full ULD, airlines may apply a discounted pivot weight rate rather than per-kg charges.
Which CargoWise feature allows an operator to send automated milestone updates to clients throughout an ocean or air shipment lifecycle?
Answer: CargoWise eHub Workflow Events
CargoWise's eHub Workflow Events engine triggers automated notifications (email, EDI, portal updates) when predefined milestones are reached on a shipment.
For a US-bound ocean import, which document must be filed with US Customs at least 24 hours before vessel loading at the foreign port?
Answer: ISF (Importer Security Filing)
The ISF (also called '10+2') must be filed at least 24 hours before loading cargo onto a US-bound vessel, and CargoWise supports ISF filing through its customs module.
In CargoWise, which rate type is typically applied to ocean freight charges billed based on the total container size rather than per unit of cargo?
Answer: Box Rate (flat FCL rate)
A Box Rate is a flat charge per FCL container regardless of cargo volume or weight, as opposed to per-CBM or per-ton charges used in LCL.