Question 51
TransportWhich of the following is a feature of ocean liners?
- A.They do not follow any definite route
- B.the rate charged depends on competition
- C.They are usually small ships that carry only cargo
- D.They belong to a particular shipping conference
- E.They stick to the coastal lines of a country
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (They belong to a particular shipping conference)
Explanation
Ocean liners run on fixed routes and timetables and are members of shipping conferences that agree their freight rates.