+ CONFIDENTIAL, Student ID No: Student IC No: Programme: UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (MITEC) FINAL EXAMINATION JANUARY 2013 SEMESTER SUBJECT CODE 2 JLD 20303 SUBJECT TITLE : MANAGING TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LEVEL : DIPLOMA TIME J DURATION : 9.00 AM— 12,00 PM 3 HOURS DATE : 44 MAY 2013 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES |. Please read the instructions given in the question paper CAREFULLY. This question paper is printed on both sides of the paper. s This question paper consists of TWO (2) parts. Part A and B. 4. Answer ALL questions in Part A. For Part B, answer TWO (2) questions only. 5. Please write your answers on the answer booklet provided. 6. . Answer all questions in English. ‘THERE ARE 2 PAGES OF QUESTIONS, EXCLUDING THIS PAGE.JANUARY 2013 CONFIDENTIAL SECTION A (Total: 60 marks) INSTRUCTION: Answer ALL questions. Please use the answer booklet provided. Question 1 Price negotiation between shipper and carrier is one of the main activities in transport operation. List and explain any FIVE (8) economic drivers in determining transport pricing, referring to a particular mode of transport. [15 marks} Question 2 There are several types of shipments in cargo movement. Explain FIVE (6) types of shipment in transportation. (15 marks] Question 3 Defensive driving is the key for safety in road freight transportation. Define defensive driving and elaborate the various elements included in defensive driving as one of safety measures in road transport operation. [15 marks} Question 4 Differentiate between preventive and corrective maintenanos. Elaborate using example of a mode of transport. [15 marks} SLD 20303 MANAGING TRANSPORT OPERATION 1JANUARY 2013 CONFIDENTIAL SECTION B (Total: 40 marks) INSTRUCTION: Answer TWO (2) questions only. Please use the answer booklet provided. Question 1 One of important elements in transport business is costing. Discuss the fixed cost and variable cost of running transport operation, with an example of road transport [20 marks} Question 2 A distributor wishes to sell a consignment of 5000 kg of sugar to a buyer, which the distance is approximately 500 kilometers between them. As a transport expertise, what is additional information you need to know to advice the distributor for the best transport solution? [20 marks] Question 3 Discuss the following terms and provide example: a) Demurrage b) Freight forwarder ©) Bill of Lading 4) Transport Diversion ©) Service consistency [20 marks} END OF QUESTION JLD 20303 MANAGING TRANSPORT OPERATION 2