VENDOR MANAGEMENT
MODS full Form ?
Maersk Logistics Operations and Documentation System
ASN full form?
Advanced Shipment Notice
HSN full form?
Harmonized System of Nomenclature
GOI full form?
GLOBAL OPERATIONAL INDEX
Maersk Global ISF timeline ?
ETD-3 days
Calculation of VGM?
VGM = Gross Weight of the cargo + Tare Weight of the empty container
What are the Standard timelines to raise an ICB invoice so that this doesn’t affect the KPI?
ETA + 5 days
MODS trigger point for ESSO?
FCR Invoicing - CS stuffed
How many groups are in INCOTERMS?
4 Groups
E,F,C,D
A transport document, that serves as a cargo receipt contract of carriage, and document of title?
Bill of Lading
An electronic message sent to a client or third party that identifies each carton in a shipment before it arrives at destination ?
Advanced Shipment Notice
A filing required by the CBP that documents importing information and details, as shipments pass from point to point.
Importer Security Filing (ISF)
Which European port is the largest in terms of cargo throughput?
Port of Rotterdam
The document was created by an Ocean Transport Intermediary (OTI) such as a freight forwarder or non-vessel operating company
House Bill of Lading
A consignee has insufficient space in their warehouse and keeps the container at their premises for 15 days, although the free time for container storage is only 7 days.
Which charges will be applied for the extra 8 days?
Detention charges
What type of vessel is used for transporting cars and other vehicles?
Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) ship
Origin CSO has raised an invoice which has incorrect charges (22 USD instead of 17 USD) on 18th Jun (2 days after ETD). Destination CSO found that issue on 20th Jun. Can they raise a dispute now?
No, as the amount is less than 25 USD and ICB disputes can't be raised.
Background: An importer in the pharmaceutical industry received a shipment of medical supplies.
Issue: There was an issue with the import documentation, which required correction and re-submission. The process took an additional 6 days beyond the 4 days of free time provided by the port.
Which charges will be applied for the extra 6 days?
Demurrage charge
Which Asian country is known for having the busiest container port in the world?
China (Shanghai Port)
List down the ISF ELEMENTS (10+2)
1. Manufacturer (Supplier) name/address (MA)
2. Seller (Owner) name/address (SE)
3. Container stuffing location (LG)
4. Consolidator (Stuffer) name/address (CS)
5. Buyer (Owner) name/address (BY)
6. Ship to name/address (ST)
7. Country of origin (COO)
8. Commodity HTS-6 (HTS Number)
9. Importer of record name/address (EIN Number)- created by client team and updated to customer Profile no work required by origin
10. Consignee number (EIN Number) created by client team and updated to customer Profile no work required by origin
11. Vessel Stow Plan (provided by carrier)
12. Container Status Messages (provided by carrier)