Jan. – Apr.

2022 Final Examination GL012/MBG1153 Import Export Management

Answer ALL questions

Question 1
Sasol Technologies, South Africa’s second largest industrial undertaking, employs 28,000 people
all over the world and is one of the market leaders in the field of coal gas liquefaction for the
production of gasoline and components for the chemical industry. On a visit to the Japanese
producer, the African project division of Kuehne + Nagel inspected the two enormous reactor
components under construction (a bottom section weighing 419 tonnes and measuring
approximately 22 x 9 x 9 metres, and a 252-tonne upper section measuring 18 x 9 x 9 metres)
and examined the shipping possibilities at different ports on Japan’s west coast. It soon became
clear that due to shipping capacity restraints, it was necessary to book a suitable ship as soon as
possible although shipping was not scheduled to take place until mid-2009. At the end of 2008 a
task force team was put together with members representing the customer, the maritime carrier
and the haulage company. It also included representatives of a company specializing in route
analysis and road clearance for heavy load transport, and a consultant for the calculation of the
required trailer configuration based on the maximum allowed road load of 27.5 kilonewtons. In
February 2009 the preparations were held up by an unexpected event. Without prior
announcement the Ministry of Roads and Works started to upgrade a part of the route from the
port of Richards Bay to the site. Since no alternative routes were available in South Africa, it was
decided to transport the reactor through Swaziland where a route was found which could be
suitable – if certain repairs and modifications were made. At the border with Swaziland, where
power and telephone cables had to be raised, the passage of the imposing convoy blocked the
customs post for all other traffic for no less than six hours. Further challenges were presented by
bad weather, which resulted in two days of delays, and a 13 per cent gradient for which five
additional prime movers had to be hired

Answer all the below questions base on the case study.

After four weeks of “highly eventful” overland transport, the reactor parts reached their
destination safely and on schedule – to the complete satisfaction of the customer and to the great
relief of the Kuehne + Nagel South Africa project division team. Hence, the challenges face by
the project team handling material for their importation was rigid. Discuss 5 (FIVE) challenges
and solution that the project team face while handling the shipment movement. (25 marks)
[Total : 25 Marks]

Question 2
Intermodal transportation involve or affect more than one mode of transportation, including
transportation connections, choices, cooperation and coordination of various modes. Currently,
transportation alone accounts for approximately 62.8% of every dollar spent on logistics in Asia.
Thus, its no doubt that intermodal facilitate the important activities in logistics industry. In a
country of your choice, describe FIVE (5) main features of intermodal transport. Use relevant
examples to reinforce your points. (25 marks)
[Total : 25 Marks]

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Question 3
In today’s global economy, consumers are used to seeing products from every corner of the
world in their local grocery stores and retail shops. These overseas products or imports provide
more choices to consumers. And because they are usually manufactured more cheaply than any
domestically produced equivalent, imports help consumers manage their strained household
budgets. Discuss FIVE (5) the influences of import and export shipment of any product/country
of your choice impact the economical factor of the country. (25 marks)
[Total : 25 Marks]

Question 4
Export is defined as sending or enabling the delivery of goods and services from one country to
another through sea, air or land under commercial arrangement. Export is an excellent way to
expand and grow your business. Import means buying goods or services from other countries. An
import is a product or service that is brought into a country from another country in a legal-
certified manner, usually for use in commerce. Imported or exported goods are benefited by
insurances coverage. Explain FIVE (5) risk if the cargo is not covered with insurances. Support
you answers with relevant examples (25 marks)
[Total : 25 Marks]

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