CIPS L4M8 Exam - Topic 13 Question 64 Discussion

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Question #: 64
Topic #: 13

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Explain why it is deemed better to use Sea freight rather than air.

AExplanation:
It would be rare to find a supplier who does not emit any form of pollution. However, part of ethical and responsible sourcing is to make effort to reduce impact of population on the planets. Pollution can be factory emission, Noise, smell, Transportation De-velopment, waste disposal. Transportation is a major cause of pollution. The carbon dioxide emitted from vehicles contributes greatly to air contamination. Yet it is better to use sea freight rather than air because it has a smaller impact on the environment.

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Ashlee

6 days ago

Exactly! Air freight has a huge carbon footprint.

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Vicky

11 days ago

Plus, it’s cheaper for large shipments!

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Karrie

16 days ago

But isn’t sea freight slower? That could be a downside.

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Wilford

21 days ago

Really? I thought air freight was faster and better for the planet.

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Lashawnda

26 days ago

Totally agree, shipping by sea reduces carbon footprint.

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Lashaun

1 month ago

Sea freight is way more eco-friendly than air!

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Julian

1 month ago

Haha, I bet the sea freight companies are just trying to save money. But hey, if it's better for the environment, I'm all for it!

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Tiara

1 month ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Isn't air freight sometimes faster and more efficient? Gotta weigh the pros and cons.

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Gilma

2 months ago

I agree, sea freight is the way to go. It's slower but better for the planet in the long run.

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Rueben

2 months ago

I definitely remember that sea freight is slower, which can be a downside, but the environmental benefits seem to outweigh that in many cases.

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Dominga

2 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that sea freight is also more cost-effective, but I can't recall the exact reasons why that is.

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Shawn

2 months ago

I think we practiced a question about transportation methods and their environmental impacts, and sea freight was highlighted as more sustainable.

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Mi

2 months ago

Yeah, less pollution overall.

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Georgeanna

2 months ago

Sea freight is definitely more eco-friendly than air travel. The carbon footprint is much lower.

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Chantay

3 months ago

Sea freight uses less fuel, so it’s a win for the environment!

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Dalene

3 months ago

Sea freight is way more eco-friendly.

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Domonique

3 months ago

I remember discussing how sea freight generally has a lower carbon footprint compared to air freight, but I’m not entirely sure about the specific numbers.

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Gerald

3 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The explanation gives a nice overview of the reasons why sea freight is the better option. I'll just need to make sure I hit all the main points clearly and concisely in my response.

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Avery

4 months ago

This is a great question to demonstrate my understanding of sustainable sourcing and transportation. I'll be sure to cover the major pollutants like CO2, noise, and waste, and how sea freight has a smaller environmental footprint.

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Edwin

4 months ago

Okay, I've got a good handle on this. Sea freight produces significantly less carbon emissions and overall environmental impact compared to air freight. I'll make sure to clearly explain the key factors that contribute to this in my answer.

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Eliseo

4 months ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward but I want to make sure I really understand the reasoning behind why sea freight is better for the environment. I'll need to dig into the details on the specific types of pollution and emissions from each.

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Amber

4 months ago

I think this question is asking us to compare the environmental impact of sea freight versus air freight. I'll need to focus on the key differences in pollution and emissions between the two modes of transportation.

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Jani

15 hours ago

Sea freight is way better for the environment!

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