APICS Exam CLTD Topic 7 Question 69 Discussion

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Question #: 69
Topic #: 7

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The surcharge applied by shipping lines to sea freight to offset adverse variation in fuel cost is called:

Arepositioning charge.

Bpeak season surcharge.

Ccurrency adjustment factor.

Dbunker adjustment factor.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Carmelina at Dec 22, 2023, 04:29 PM

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Deeanna

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the shipping companies love slapping on those 'bunker adjustment' fees. Gotta love the creative names they come up with!

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Nobuko

14 days ago

It's definitely something to keep in mind when budgeting for shipping expenses.

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Romana

1 months ago

I always try to factor in those extra costs when planning shipments.

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Wilbert

1 months ago

I know, it's crazy how they come up with all these different surcharges.

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Lovetta

1 months ago

Yeah, those fees can really add up!

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Celestina

2 months ago

Oof, I was totally off with A. repositioning charge. Shipping lingo is not my strong suit, I guess.

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Elza

1 months ago

User 3: Yeah, that's the surcharge for fuel costs.

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Shay

1 months ago

User 2: It's actually called bunker adjustment factor.

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Mona

1 months ago

User 1: Don't worry, I also thought it was repositioning charge.

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Sylvia

2 months ago

Definitely D. Bunker adjustment factor. I remember learning about that in my logistics class. Glad I didn't forget that one!

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Ciara

2 months ago

I'm glad I remembered that from my class too!

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Billye

2 months ago

Yes, that's correct. It helps offset the fluctuating fuel costs.

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Jolene

2 months ago

I agree, it's definitely D. Bunker adjustment factor.

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Ernest

3 months ago

I was leaning towards C. currency adjustment factor, but D. makes more sense given the question. Gotta read those details carefully!

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Delsie

2 months ago

Yeah, it's important to pay attention to those details in shipping.

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Rolf

2 months ago

I agree, it makes sense to offset the fuel cost variation.

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Tonette

2 months ago

I think D. bunker adjustment factor is the correct answer.

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Antonio

3 months ago

Hmm, I think it's D. Bunker adjustment factor, since it's specifically related to fuel costs.

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Tamera

1 months ago

Yes, the bunker adjustment factor is the surcharge applied for fuel cost variations in sea freight.

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Clay

2 months ago

I've heard of the bunker adjustment factor before, it's definitely related to fuel costs.

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Whitley

2 months ago

I think you're right, the bunker adjustment factor is specifically for fuel cost variations.

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Clay

3 months ago

I agree with you, it makes sense that the bunker adjustment factor is related to fuel costs.

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Rodolfo

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) currency adjustment factor.

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Benton

3 months ago

I agree with Hyun, bunker adjustment factor makes sense to offset fuel cost.

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Hyun

3 months ago

I think the answer is D) bunker adjustment factor.

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Jettie

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) currency adjustment factor.

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Jacquelyne

4 months ago

I agree with Patrick, bunker adjustment factor makes sense to offset fuel cost.

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Patrick

4 months ago

I think the answer is D) bunker adjustment factor.

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