Shipping related words and expressions 1

QUESTIONS:
Complete each of the following sentences that are commonly used to answer questions during a job interview:


1. The goods will have to be _________________ ( = checked) by customs.
interrogated
inspected
ignored

2. The goods will remain in a warehouse _________________ pick up. ( = before you pick them up)
dependent
forthcoming
pending

3. The freight seems to be _________________. ( = undamaged)
damage-less
free of damage
no damage

4. This transportation company _________________ ( = has) the best rates, and they are trustworthy.
provides
proves
prepares

5. The bill of _________________ ( = contract) was missing.
lading
loathing
loading

6. This is a new tariff ( = tax) _________________ by the government.
interrogated
instilled
imposed

7. This tariff is meant to _________________ ( = dissuade) the importation of foreign goods.
discourage
disassemble
solution

8. Cargo that's not in packages or containers is called "_________________ cargo".
bulk
broken
bartered

9. The customs officers didn't allow us _________________ to the container. ( = didn't allow us to go to the container)
contact
access
approach

10. The goods will be shipped in a _________________ container.
weather controlled
weather control
temperature control

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