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1.1 List an example of at least one (1) policy and one procedure that relates to and can influence international trade Please note: Policies are principles, rules, and guidelines formulated or adopted by an organisation to reach its long-term goals and typically published in a booklet or other form that is widely accessible. Procedures are the specific methods employed to express policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organisation.

1.2 List at least three (3) sources that can be accessed to provide information on the current service status of particular transport routes?

1.3 Research and draft a short e-mail to a client summarising the rating principles and methods used in both domestic road, rail and air transport and international sea and air transport.

1.4 List the basic steps that you would follow in the process of shipping a motor vehicle from Japan to Australia?

1.5 List at least five (5) factors that need to be considered when planning to move freight?

1.6 Consider the following scenario then provide your response to each question. You are currently employed as the International Logistics Co-ordinator for the Sweet Soda Company and are working as part of the new product project team. You have been tasked with investigating the potential risks of importing 10,000 x 100ml plastic bottles from China to Australia. A. List at least two (2) potential risks (and any other considerations necessary) of importing the bottles by Air. B. List at least two (2) potential risks (and any other considerations necessary) of importing the bottles by Sea.

1.8 List at least two (2) organisations that can provide you with information on the availability of services of particular transport routes

1.9 Identify at least three (3) airlines and air cargo services providers operating in and out of Australia.

1.11 List at least four (4) types of ocean freight shipping services.

1.12 List at least two (2) types of ocean vessels.

1.14 List at least three (3) types of specialised materials and / or accessories available to protect containerized cargo

1.16 List and describe the types of information that would need to be included on the labels that are attached to packages that are sent locally, interstate or overseas.

1.17 List at least five (5) standard and ancillary costs that can apply to international shipping.

1.18 Provide at least two (2) examples of legislation, codes of practice, standards and international conventions that have an impact on business operations in international trade.

2.1 Identify at least three (3) air cargo service providers and three (3) ocean freight shipping service providers operating in and out of Australia to Japan.

2.2 To ensure the safe and compliant shipping of your company's products, cargo must be properly packed, marked and stowed. For a shipment of 500kg of Tim Tams and 1000kg of Vegemite, determine the following: Identify and document at least five (5) risks associated with the packing and storage of Tim Tams and Vegemite.

2.6 Research the range of containers that are available for international cargo. Use this information to provide recommendations for the best container for the transport of the Tim Tams and Vegemite.

2.7 Identify the marking requirements for the Tim Tams and Vegemite cargo and recommend correct marking requirements.

Your company is now ready to ship its first order of 500kg of Tim Tams and 1000kg of Vegemite to Tokyo, Japan. They have chosen your two (2) recommended transport services. Now you must determine and document all of the following international freight and shipment costs: How many units of Tim Tam and Vegemite will be transported?

2.8b What is the total volume of your cargo?

2.8c What is the weight of your cargo?

2.8d What is the chargeable weight for air freight?

2.8e In case of an LCL sea freight, would you be charged on the volume or on the weight? Use w-factor = per-1000kg

2.9 Undertake research and then provide a short report (100-200 words) on the variations in airfreight charges caused by the applicability of TACT rates, fuel surcharges and other variants.

2.10 Explain how exchange rate fluctuations can effect exports.

2.11 Your Japanese buyer has requested samples of both the Tim Tams and Vegemite to be sent to them prior to the shipment taking place. You have agreed to send a 12kg parcel of products via air from Brisbane to Tokyo. Provide a costing using each of the following suppliers including the maximum weight of a parcel that can be sent by air freight. AUSTRALIA POST and FEDEX

2.12 Before shipment takes place, your Japanese buyer has also now requested an urgent formal trading conference with senior executives from your company. Investigate and report the cost of chartering an aircraft to fly from Brisbane to Tokyo, Japan, to take these executives to the trade conference. There will be six (6) executives, including you.

2.13 Calculate and document all standard and extraordinary ancillary shipment costs on a doorto-door basis for your cargo of 500kg of Tim Tams and 1000kg of Vegemite.

2.14 Research and compare the costs of shipping 500kg of Tim Tams and 1000kg of Vegemite from Brisbane to Tokyo using at least one (1) air and one (1) ocean freight service provider.

2.15 Create a summary of the total costs and factors that determine whether your cargo (500kg of Tim Tams and 1000kg of Vegemite) should be carried by air, sea or a combination of both.

2.16 Provide a copy of the documentation you have complied as evidence of your research including: Completed quotations, Supplementary quotations, Budget or expressions of interest prepared for your organisation.