Past Examination Question Paper – KNEC
This Past Paper examination was examined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and it applies to the following courses
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THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
DIPLOMA IN MARITIME TRANSPORT LOGISTICS
MODULE I
PORTS AND TERMINALS
(b) Explain the challenges faced in providing sea based services to a visiting vessel. (12 marks)
2. (a) Explain the types of port equipments used in the shipping industry. (8 marks)
(b) Explain six factors to consider when establishing a dry port. (12 marks)
3. (a) Explain four functions of port terminals. (8 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of port and terminal planning. (12 marks)
4. (a) Explain reasons for considering port marketing as an important activity to the ports management operations. (12 marks)
(b) Explain four factors that should be considered in preparing port operation plans. (8 marks)
5. (a) Describe six ways in which ports can be classified. (12 marks)
(b) Explain four challenges faced by inland cargo depot operations. (8 marks)
6. (a) You are a marketing manager for a port authority. Explain the measures you would take to enhance port performance. (12 marks)
(b) Ports and terminals are increasingly facing many challenges in their operations.
Explain four ways by which port management may cope with these challenges. (8 marks)
7. (a) Explain five ways in which port equipments may enhance efficiency of ports and terminals. (10 marks)
(b) Explain the benefits of having public port model to the national economy. (10 marks)
