ON-CAMPUS

Academic Session 2024

January 2024 Semester

ASSIGNMENT

BLC305/03 Freight Transport Management

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This assignment is the alternative assessment to replace the proctored

examination.

2. Answer All questions.

3. You are allowed a maximum of one (1) attempt to submit your assignment.

4. The assignment will be made available from 29th, February 2024, Thursday
(00:00) until 31st, March 2024, Sunday (23:59).

5. Completed assignment must be submitted by 31st, March 2024, Sunday

(23:59).

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Answer ALL questions (100 marks)

1. MIDF Research stated that the transportation sector in Malaysia is expected

to sustain favourable prospects, going forward, underpinned by the increase
in demand for the transportation of goods via air and land. Discuss FIVE (5)
future challenges of Freight Transport. [25 marks]

2. Shipping containers are strong metal boxes that are used to transport goods
from place to place. They are generally made of steel and designed to be
robust enough to handle long shipments.

a. Examine the factors when businesses consider using containers for

moving the items.
[15 marks]

b. Discuss FOUR (4) benefits of using containers to move the items.

operations.
[10 marks]

3. Reverse logistics is a type of supply chain management that moves goods

from customers back to the sellers or manufacturers. Once a customer
receives a product, processes such as returns, or recycling require reverse
logistics.

a. Elaborate the flow of Reverse logistics services with suitable examples.

[13 marks]

b. Identify FOUR (4) contributions of reverse logistics to environment.

[12 marks]

4. By moving goods from locations where they are sourced to locations where
they are demanded, transportation provides the essential service of linking a
company to its suppliers and customers. It is an essential activity in the
logistics function, supporting the economic utilities of place and time.

Analyse the FOUR (4) nature of freight transport with suitable examples.
[25 marks]

End of Final Assessment