Question 1
Round off the following WEIGHTS and DIMENSIONS in accordance with TACT Rules.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits if necessary.
Gross weight and
Rounded off
a)
20.31 kg
20.5 kg
b)
82.85 kg
83.0 kg
c)
101.50 kg
101.5 kg
d)
20 1/8 x 52 3/8 x 36 1/2 in
(inch)
20 x 52 x 37 in
e)
49.8 x 15.3 x 26.5 cm
50 x 15 x 27 cm
f)
18.4 x 83.5 x 74.6 cm
18 x 84 x 75 cm
g)
32.25 kg
h)
83.5 x 82.6 x 17.4 cm
i)
48.19 kg
32.5 kg
84 x 83 x 17 cm
48.5 kg
(1 each)
Question 2
Calculate the rounded off VOLUME and CHARGEABLE WEIGHT for the following
shipments.
Number
and type of
packages
Dimensions
of each piece
Total
gross
weight
Rounded
off volume
weight
Rounded
off
chargeable
weight
a) 5 boxes
91 x 60 x 40 cm
182.5 kg
185.5 kg
185.5 kg
(2) + (2)
b) 6 drums
Diameter 62 cm
297.5 kg
288.5 kg
297.5 kg
(2) + (2)
57.0 kg
58.5 kg
(2) + (2)
1242.0 kg
1242.0 kg
(2) + (2)
Height 75 cm
c) 8 cartons
36.8x36x32 cm
58.2 kg
d) 4 barrels
Diameter 68 cm
280.4 kg
Height 87 cm
and
2 crates
and
279 x 84 x 99 cm
538.3 kg
7 cartons
64 x 47 x 57 cm
324.8 kg
For your calculations
a) 5 x 91 x 61 x 40cm =1110200cm3:6000 = 185.03 = 185.5kg
b) 6 x 62 x 62 x 75cm=1729800cm3:6000 = 288.3 = 288.5kg
c) 8 x 37 x 36 x 32cm=340992cm3:6000= 56.832 = 57.0kg
d) 4 x 68 x 68 x 87cm=1609152cm3
2 x 279 x 84 x 99cm=4640328cm3
7 x 64 x 47 x 57cm=1200192cm3
Total: 7449672cm3:6000=1241.612= 1242.0kg
G/W 280.4 + 538.3 + 324.8 = 1143.5kg
Question 2 (continued)
For your calculations.
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Question 3
Give the BASIS OF CALCULATION for the APPLICABLE RATE PER KG and the
APPLICABLE MINIMUM CHARGE for the following CLASS RATED COMMODITIES.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
Complete the answers on the next page.
Routing
Commodity
Chargeable
weight
Example
From
: San Francisco, CA, USA (SFO)
Books
To
a) From
To
b) From
To
c) From
To
110.5kg
: Budapest, Hungary (BUD)
: Port Vila, Vanuatu (VLI)
: Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
: Mexico City, Mexico (MEX)
: Algiers, Algeria (ALG)
: Marseille, France (MRS)
: Asuncion, Paraguay (ASU)
Baggage shipped
as cargo (all
conditions fulfilled)
156.0 kg
Baby
Poultry(100hours
old)
77.0 kg
Watch made of
gold
38.0 kg
Question 3 (continued)
Complete the following boxes.
Basis of calculation for the
applicable rate per kg
Basis of calculation for the
applicable minimum charge
Example
67 % of the normal GCR
Normal
a)
67 %
50 %
of the normal GCR
Applicable
b)
175 %
of the normal GCR
200 %
c)
a120%Aa
250 %
of the normal GCR
400 %
minimum charge
minimum charge
of the applicable
minimum charge
of the applicable
minimum charge
(3)+(2)
(3)+(2)
(3)+(2)
Question 4
Calculate the VALUATION CHARGE for the following shipments.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
Show your calculations on the next page.
a)
Routing
From:
Rome, Italy (ROM)
To:
Houston, TX, USA (HOU)
Commodity
: Paintings
Pieces
: 2 wooden boxes
Total gross weight
: 52.4 kg
Declared value for carriage
: EUR106500.00
:
Valuation charge
:
EUR 791.34
(6)
b)
Routing
From: Osaka, Japan (OSA)
To:
Bogota, Colombia (BOG)
Commodity
: Electronic parts
Pieces
: 7 cartons
Total gross weight
: 166.6 kg
Declared value for carriage
: JPY8200000.00
:
Valuation charge
:
JPY 58400
(6)
Calculations for question 4 (a)
Carrier’s liability per kilo SDR17.00 =EUR18.85
Maximum carrier’s liability EUR18.85 x 52.4kgs=EUR987.74
Declared value for carriage EUR106500.00
Carrier’s liability EUR987.74
Value in excess EUR105512.26
Valuation charge 0.75% of EUR105512.26=EUR791.341
Rounding off unit 0.01
Valuation charge EUR791.34
C
C
=
CAD
33.39
=
=
USD
IEP
20.00
17.4404
Calculations for question 4 (b)
Carrier’s liability per kilo SDR17.00 = JPY2471
Maximum carrier’s liability JPY2471 x 166.6kg=JPY411668.6
Declared value for carriage JPY8200000.00
Carrier’s liability JPY411668.6
Value in excess JPY7788331.40
Valuation charge 0.75% of JPY7788331.40 = JPY58412.48
Rounding off unit 100
Valuation charge JPY58400
)
C
Cc
CUSD 20.00 x 0.87202
Question 5
Calculate the applicable CHARGES COLLECT FEE in the CURRENCY OF THE
COUNTRY OF DESTINATION of the following shipment. Refer to the separate TACT
exhibits as necessary.
Show your calculations on the next page.
Routing
From: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (JED)
To:
Bangkok, Thailand (BKK)
Carrier
: Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV)
Weight charge
: SAR
1987.50
Valuation charge
: SAR
330.00
Banker’s rate of exchange
: USD 1 = SAR3.78722
USD 1 = THB33.8510
Charges collect fee
:
THB 1036
(6)
Question 6
Calculate the applicable DISBURSEMENT FEE in the CURRENCY OF THE COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN of the following shipment. Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
Show your calculations on the next page.
Routing
From: Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)
To:
Carrier
Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
South African Airways (SA)
Disbursement amount
: ZAR
1110.00
Disbursement fee
:
ZAR 120.00
(6)
Calculations for Question 5
Weight charge
Valuation charge
Total
SAR1987.50
SAR330.00
SAR 2317.50
SAR2317.50 x THB33.8510:SAR3.78722 = THB20714.321
Charge collect fee 5%
5% of THB20714.3 = THB1035.7
Rounding off unit 1 = THB1036
Calculations for Question 6
Disbursement amount
ZAR1110.00
10% of Disbursement amount = ZAR111.00
But minimum disbursement fee of South Africa is ZAR120.00
TACT Rule 4.2.4.
Question 7
The following shipment is ready for dispatch.
Routing
See exhibits
TACT Rates
From: Manila, Philippines (MNL)
To:
Syracuse, NY, USA (SYR)
Commodity
Dried Mangoes
Pieces
10 cartons
Total gross weight
243.5 kg
Dimensions
58 x 50 x 40 x 10
Payment All charges prepaid
a
Answer the questions below and show your calculations on the next page.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
1
What is the applicable rate per kg for this shipment?
USD5.12
p/kg
(6)
2
What is the chargeable weight in kg for this shipment?
300.0
kgs
(4)
3
What is the total weight charge for this shipment?
USD1536.00
(2)
Question 7 (continued)
b)
Complete the AIR WAYBILL extract reproduced below for the shipment shown on the
previous page.
X
USD
10
243.5 K Q
300.0
5.12
1536.00
X
Dried Mangoes
Dims.58x50x40cmx10
Calculations for question 7
Gross weight 243.5kgs
Volume 58x50x40cmx10=1160000cu.cms
Volume weight 1160000:6000=193.33=193.5kgs
Applicable rate GCR +300 USD5.12
Chargeable weight 300.0kgs
Weight charge 300.0kgs x USD5.12=USD1536.00
(6)
Question 8
The following shipment is ready for dispatch.
See exhibits
TACT Rates
Routing
From: Casablanca, Morocco (CAS)
To:
Basle, Switzerland (BSL)
Commodity
Flowers
Pieces
12 cartons
Total Gross Weight
150.0 kg
Dimensions
80 x 43 x 25cm x 12
Payment
All charges prepaid
a
Answer the questions below and show your calculations on the next page.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
1
What is the applicable rate per kg for this shipment?
MAD14.80
p/kg
(6)
2
What is the chargeable weight in kg for this shipment?
172.0
kgs
(4)
3
What is the total weight charge for this shipment?
MAD2545.60
(2)
Question 8 (continued)
b)
Complete the AIR WAYBILL extract reproduced below for the shipment shown on the
previous page.
MAD
12
150.0 K C
1420
172.0
14.80
X
2545.60
X
Flowers
Dims.80x43x25cmx12
Calculations for question 8
Gross weight 150.0kgs
Volume 80 x 43 x 25cm x 12 = 1032000cu.cms
Volume weight 1032000:6000 = 172.0kgs
Applicable rate SCR1420 +100 MAD14.80
Chargeable weight 172.0kgs
Weight charge 172.0kgs x MAD14.80 = MAD2545.60
Rounding off unit 0.05 = MAD2545.60
(6)
Question 9
The following shipment is ready for dispatch.
Routing
See exhibits
TACT Rates
From: Miami, FL, USA (MIA)
To:
Warsaw, Poland (WAW)
Commodity
Tropical Fishes
Carrier
United Airlines (UA)
Pieces
6 cartons
Weight
180.0 kg
Dimensions
75 x 65 x 40cm x 6
Payment: All charges prepaid
a
Answer the questions below and show your calculations on the next page.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
1
What is the applicable rate per kg for this shipment?
USD17.29
p/kg (6)
2
What is the chargeable weight in kg for this shipment?
195.0
kgs
3
What is the total weight charge for this shipment?
USD3371.55
(4)
(2)
Question 9 (continued)
b)
Complete the AIR WAYBILL extract reproduced below for the shipment shown on the
previous page.
USD
6
180.0 K S
N175
17.29
195.0
X
3371.55
X
Tropical Fish
Dims.75x65x40cmx6
Calculations for question 9
Gross weight 180.0kgs
Volume 75 x 65 x 40cm x 6 =1170000cu.cms
Volume weight 1170000 :6000 =195.0kgs
Applicable rate Class rate (S) 175% of N. GCR USD9.88 =USD17.29
Chargeable weight 195.0kgs
Weight charge 195.0kgs x USD17.29 =USD3371.55
(6)
Question 10
The following shipment is ready for dispatch.
Routing
See exhibits
TACT Rates
From:
Nairobi, Kenya (NBO)
To:
Cardiff, UK (CWL)
Commodity
Films
Pieces
11 cartons
Total gross weight
302.5 kgs
Dimensions
60 x 45 x 40cm x 11
Payment
All charges prepaid
a
Answer the questions below and show your calculations on the next page.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
1
What is the applicable rate per kg for this shipment?
USD2.84
p/kg (6)
2
What is the chargeable weight in kg for this consignment?
302.5
kgs
3
What is the total weight charge for this shipment?
USD859.10
(4)
(2)
Question 10 (continued)
b)
Complete the AIR WAYBILL extract reproduced below for the shipment shown on the
previous page.
USD
11
302.5 K Q
302.5
2.84
X
859.10
X
Films
Dims.60x45x40cmx11
Calculations for Question 10
Gross weight 302.5kgs
Volume 60 x 45 x 40cm x 11 =1188000cu.cms
Volume weight 1188000 :6000 =198.0kgs
Applicable rate SCR 8420 +100 =USD3.05
But when the GCR is lower than the SCR, GCR can be applied (TACT Rule 3.3.)
Applicable rate GCR +250 USD2.84
Chargeable weight 302.5kgs
Weight charge 302.5kgs x USD2.84 = USD859.10
(6)
Question 11
The following shipment is ready for dispatch.
Routing
See exhibits
TACT Rates
From:
Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA)
To:
Munich, Germany (MUC)
Commodity
Handicrafts (made of wood)
Pieces
5 boxes
Total gross weight
259.5 kg
Dimensions
77 x 55 x 50cm x 5
Payment
All charges prepaid
a
Answer the questions below and show your calculations on the next page.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
1
What is the applicable rate per kg for this shipment?
USD3.61
p/kg (6)
2
What is the chargeable weight in kg for this shipment?
300.0
kgs
3
What is the total weight charge for this shipment?
USD1083.00
(4)
(2)
Question 11 (continued)
b)
Complete the AIR WAYBILL extract reproduced below for the shipment shown on the
previous page.
USD
5
259.5 K C
9509
300.0
3.61
X
X
1083.00
Calculations for question 11
Gross weight 259.5kgs
Volume 77 x 55 x 50cm x 5 =1058750cu.cms
Volume weight 1058750:6000 =176.45 = 176.5kgs
Applicable rate SCR9509 +300 =USD3.61
Chargeable weight 300.0kgs
Weight charge 300.0kgs x USD3.61 =USD1083.00
Handicrafts
(made of wood)
Dims.77x55x50cmx5
(6)
Question 12
The following shipment is ready for dispatch.
Routing
See exhibits
TACT Rates
From:
Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
To:
Jakarta, Indonesia (JKT)
Commodity
Magazines
Pieces
16 cartons
Total gross weight
576.0 kg
Dimensions
50 x 48 x 38cm x 16
Payment
All charges prepaid
a
Answer the questions below and show your calculations on the next page.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
1
What is the applicable rate per kg for this shipment?
CAD6.71
2
What is the chargeable weight in kg for this shipment?
576.0
3
What is the total weight charge for this shipment?
CAD3864.96
p/kg (6)
kgs (4)
(2)
Question 12 (continued)
b)
Complete the AIR WAYBILL extract reproduced below for the shipment shown on the
previous page.
CAD
16
576.0 K Q
576.0
6.71
X
3864.96
X
Magazines
Dims.50x48x38cmx16
Calculations for question 12
( )
Gross weight 576.0kgs
Volume 50 x 48 x 38cm x 16 = 1459200cu.cms
Volume weight 1459200:6000 = 243.2kgs =243.5kgs
Applicable rate Class rate (R) 50% of N.GCR CAD13.55 =CAD6.78 but
GCR +500 CAD6.71 is lower than CAD6.78
Chargeable weight 576.0kgs
Weight charge 576.0kgs x CAD6.71 = CAD3864.96
(6)
Question 13
The following shipment is ready for dispatch.
See exhibits
TACT Rates
Routing
From
Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
To
Cali, Colombia (CLO)
Commodity
Toys
Pieces
7 cartons
Total gross weight
210.0 kg
Dimensions
65 x 60 x 50cm x 7
Payment
All charges prepaid
a
Answer the questions below and show your calculations on the next page.
Refer to the separate TACT exhibits as necessary.
1
What is the applicable rate per kg for this shipment?
EUR2.26
2
What is the chargeable weight in kg for this shipment?
227.5
kgs
p/kg (6)
(4)
3 What is the total weight charge for this shipment?
EUR514.15
(2)
Note: the above-calculated figures must be used for the AWB completion as per question 14
Calculations for Question 13
Gross weight 210.0kgs
Volume 65 x 60 x 50cm 7 =1365000cu.cms
Volume weight 1365000:6000 =227.5kgs
Applicable rate SCR9712 +100 EUR2.26
Chargeable weight 227.5kgs
Weight charge 227.5kgs x EUR2.26 = EUR514.15
Question 14
Complete the air waybill reproduced on the next page for the shipment of question 13. Refer to the
SHIPPER’S LETTER OF INSTRUCTION printed below as well as to your results from question 13
Lisboa Games Lda,
Rua da Emenda,
PT1110-140, Lisbon, Portugal
Cali Toys S.A.
Avenida El Dorado, No.55,
Cali, Colombia
.
Lisbon
Cali
Libon/Nairobi/Cali
IB3119/IB7899 08Oct
ADD
1-7
7 cartons
X
Toys
210.0kg
65x60x50cmx7
X
XXX
EUR36400
Miquel Gomes
NVD
2 Commercial Invoices
2 Import Licences
attached
06 October 2010
M. Gomes
NOTE the actual issuance date of the air waybill is October 07 2010.
LIS
Lisboa Games LDA,
Rua da Amenda 110,
PT1000-140 Lisbon
Portugal
075-1234 5675
,Cali Toys S.A.
Avenida El Dorado No.55
Cali,
Colombia
IFDG Portugal
Lisbon
LIS/MAD/CLO
MAD IBERIA
CLO
IB
EUR
Cali
X
X
NVD
EUR36400
xxx
ADD 1-7
2 Commercial Invoices &
2 Import Licences attached
7
K C 9712
210.0
227.5
2.26
514.15
Toys
Dims.65x60x50cmx7
514.15
Lisboa Games LDA
514.15
07
Oct.2010
Lisbon
IFDG Portugal
P. 2
9
Calculations for Question 13
P. 3
16
P. 5
15
P. 6
12
P. 8
12
P. 10
12
P. 11
6
P. 12
12
P. 13
6
P. 14
12
P. 15
6
P. 16
12
P. 17
6
P. 18
12
P.19
6
P.20
12
P.21
6
P.22
12
P.25
16
140 (pass)
180 (distinction)
Total
200