hich of the following is the NOT True of the first transcontinental railroad? The route choosen was through the southern part of the U.S to avoid winter snows. It was completed in utah. Many immigrants, notably from china to irelandworked on the railroad. The federal government heavily subsidized its construction. Private companies built the railroad. Upon completion the owner o

What is the responsability of the importer and exporter in delivery,transportation, and necessary documentation of goods under CIF incoterm and Documentation Collection payment?

Some trade companies exported goods under CIP trade terms, during whole130%transportation process, the folowing risks, losses and expenses occurred:(1) Suffered transport vehicles capsizing during transit from the warehouse to the departure port, and resulted in some goods damage.(2) During the loading of the goods from departure port to the ship, one entire package goods faling on shore, caused goods complete damage, and one entirepackage goods falling into the sea, caused some goods slight damage.(3)The ship sufered tsunami during sailing, the engine couldn't work properly, and the ship couldn't move.I(4)Asked tugboat for rescue, and went to refuge port for repairing the ship, and paid salvage charges and warehousing charges.(5) After repairing the ship, the ship sailed again, but suffered heavy weather, caused damage of some goods in the cabin A.(6) Whereafter, suffered grounding, caused complete damage of fragile goods in cabin B.(7) When the ship arrived at the port of destination…

True /false The variation of transport cost by FOB, CFR /CIF brings more or less costs and changes the nature of the terms. Under FOB, insurance is an obligation for importer. DAT is only for sea or inland waterway transportation mode. Institute War/Strike Clause also have independent and complete structure, but can be covered separately only after agreement from the insurer according to ICC. Under FCA, a seller is responsible for loading and unloading cargo at any agreed delivery point. Under FOB, insurance is an obligation for importer.

A rented a car owned by B for 50$ going to Seoul. Under the condition the A will cover the expenses for gasoline and will return the car after 18 hours. When A was already in Seoul, A parked the car in the park. The car was lost. The car is 700$ worth. What are A's obligations now under the concept of simple loan or mutuum? Will A just pay 50$ or 700$ to B?Explain. What should be the responsibility of A in relation to the lost rented-vehicle?

Engaged couple Marina and Mark were the winners of a reality TV show involving racing other couples around Australia. They decided to use some of the winnings on their wedding. They checked out a number of venues and finally decided on the Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Grand Inquisitor. Marina and Mark signed a ‘wedding package’ contract with the hotel, which provided for the following:   Hire of ballroom                     -           $15,000 Catering (excluding cake)      -           $9,000 Wedding cake (two-tier)        -           $500 Honeymoon suite (one night) -          $400 Total                           -           $24,900   The wedding reception was a happy event. However, when it came to the time to reveal and cut the cake, Marina and Mark were shocked to learn that earlier in the day a hotel waitress had clumsily dropped the specially baked wedding cake, and  because there was no time to prepare another, the two-tier cake provided by the hotel was in fact two sponge…

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This case describes a hypothetical situation faced by a fictitious international conglomerate, ICL, that intends to enter the retail grocery market in Hong Kong. The conglomerate's interest in the Hong Kong supermarket industry was initially kindled by the plan of Hutchison Whampoa, Ltd. (HWL) to sell its leading supermarket chain PARKnSHOP in August 2013. However, in October 2013, HWL reversed course and decided not to sell PARKnSHOP, saying that the sale would not deliver maximum value to its shareholders. Before embarking into new territory, ICL wanted an in-depth understanding of the Hong Kong grocery market environment, competitors, and potential barriers to entry. The conglomerate was aware that the new Competition Law, which was expected to take effect in 2015, might have profound implications on the grocery market landscape in Hong Kong. Case Study Questions Analyze the competitive environment of the supermarket industry in Hong Kong and the competitive response of the two…

Amazing Food Berhad awarded Hardware Express Sdn. Bhd. an RM350,000 contract for developing and testing of two boilers in one of its plants. Hardware Express Sdn. Bhd. had spent the better part of the last two years developing proprietary boiler technology under its own R&D activities. This new contract would give Hardware Express Sdn. Bhd. the opportunity to showcase into the boiler technology leagues. The contract was negotiated at a fixed price. The original bid was priced out at RM380,000 by the Hardware Express Sdn. Bhd. biding division. With a consideration to get the company chipped into the new marketplace, Hardware Express Sdn. Bhd. management decided that they would buy in at RM350,000 so that they could win this one. The original estimate of RM380,000 was very "rough" because of Hardware Express Sdn. Bhd. did not have any good man-hour standards in boiler technology, in which to base their man-hour projections. Corporate management was willing to spend up to RM30,000 of…

Nylah and Toddare friends. Nylah is engaged and wants to have the wedding of her dreams, but she cannot afford it. Todd wants to help with this, so he tells Nylah he will give her $10,000 today, and she can pay him back in monthly installments of $100 beginning next month when she returns from her honeymoon. Nylah agrees and does have the wedding of her dreams. A month later, Todd asks Nylah for the first installment of $100. Nylah refuses. Todd sues Nylah. The court will a. order Nylah to pay Todd the money because there was consideration. b. not order Nylah to pay the money because there was nothing in writing. c. not order Nylah to pay the money because they are friends. d. order Nylah to pay Todd the money because there was noconsideration.