E3 You have been retained as a freight forwarder to export 20 Containers (apples) of TEU’s to Mumbai, India, from Canada OCEAN SHIPMENT The dimensions of each box of apples is: 18v12x18 inches Actual weight of each box is: 5 Kg How many boxes will fit one TEU? What is the CWT? Do you need specialized services, as this can be perishable? What are the documents you need to clear Canadian Customs and Indian Customs? Which type of bill of lading will be used in this scenario, especially if the payment of goods to the exporter has not been made? Which routing will be the most efficient and why? Please discuss the Ocean Conventions currently in place Please list and discuss five risks involved in the transportation of cargo. As an ocean freight forwarder, please recommend five ways to improve the economic-efficiency of this cargo for future transportation.

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You have been retained as a freight forwarder to export 20 Containers (apples) of TEU’s to Mumbai, India, from Canada

OCEAN SHIPMENT

The dimensions of each box of apples is: 18v12x18 inches
Actual weight of each box is: 5 Kg
How many boxes will fit one TEU?
What is the CWT?
Do you need specialized services, as this can be perishable?
What are the documents you need to clear Canadian Customs and Indian Customs?
Which type of bill of lading will be used in this scenario, especially if the payment of goods to the exporter has not been made?
Which routing will be the most efficient and why?
Please discuss the Ocean Conventions currently in place
Please list and discuss five risks involved in the transportation of cargo.
As an ocean freight forwarder, please recommend five ways to improve the economic-efficiency of this cargo for future transportation.

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