CIPS Exam A9 Topic 1 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A9 exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 1

[All A9 Questions]

Which of the following best defines the term 'box rate'?

AThe purchase price of export cartons

BFees charged by courier companies for time sensitive parcels

CA consolidated tariff covering container freight rates

DAir-freight costs relating to unit load devices

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Suggested Answer: C

by Carey at Mar 04, 2024, 01:57 PM

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Miriam

5 months ago

Sure! I believe it's C) because in the shipping industry, 'box rate' usually refers to a consolidated tariff for container freight rates.

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Laticia

5 months ago

I see your point, Miriam. Can you explain why you think it's C)?

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Novella

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) Air-freight costs relating to unit load devices.

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Miriam

6 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is C) A consolidated tariff covering container freight rates.

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Laticia

6 months ago

I think the answer is A) The purchase price of export cartons.

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Weldon

6 months ago

I see your point, but I still think it's more about courier fees.

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Felix

6 months ago

That could make sense, since the term 'box rate' might refer to rates related to shipping containers.

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Eileen

6 months ago

I think it's actually a consolidated tariff covering container freight rates.

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Weldon

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's the fees charged by courier companies for time sensitive parcels.

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Felix

7 months ago

I think 'box rate' refers to the purchase price of export cartons.

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