There are four modes used for international shipments. Name them and discuss one mode's role in international logistics$.$

Define the difference between an Export Management Company and an Export Trading Company. Explain why a firm would want to use either.

Define Third Party Logistics and list some of the participants in this sector.

There are at least five types of third$-$party logistics firms. Name them, and select two to discuss in more detail.

What are some of the types of activities often outsourced?

Discuss some of the basic functions performed by the bill of lading and why is it an important document in international freight forwarding?

As we mentioned in class, why smaller shipments are challenging to transportation managers than big one $($LTL vs FTL$?)$

Why do Logistics Managers have to worry about demurrage and detention and how averaging agreements can be helpful in this area? Discuss what this means.

What is a carrier performance scorecard? How might it be used by transportation managers? And how would you want to use when you are a supply chain manager who is dealing with logistical companies.

Why are INCOTERMS used in International Transportation? Why would someone want to use the basic incoterm EXW vs the most extensive DDP$?$ Please discuss.