Questions:

1. What risks and perils are present in global transportation? Discuss how exporters and importers can manage these risks.

2. How are air cargo rates calculated? Calculate the cost of international air transportation for the following shipment: 200 cartons of fine jewelry weighing a total of 2,500 pounds. The carton dimensions are 18 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches (L W H). The freight rate is $10.25 per pound.

3. What combination of intermodal services would be most beneficial for the following products?

4. When developing transportation routes for global freight, what considerations should influence the decision maker?

5. If you need to move two TEUs of Adidas footwear from the factory in Vung Tau, Vietnam to the European distribution center in Antwerp, Belgium, what route options should be considered? Which would you choose?