What does shipping do?

• A. Provides a link between buyer and seller
• B. Sets import duties
• C. Determines currency exchange rate
• D. Manages port fees

Answer: (A)

Shipping is the process that moves goods from the seller to the buyer, creating the actual link that makes a sale real. It provides the transport and logistics needed to deliver the product to the agreed destination, so the buyer can take possession and the contract is fulfilled. This movement can happen by sea, air, or land, and it often follows terms that specify who bears risk and cost at each stage of transit.

Import duties are charges imposed by governments when goods cross borders, so they’re about policy and taxation rather than the act of moving goods. Currency exchange rates are determined by financial markets and central banks, not by shipping operations. Port fees are charges from port authorities and service providers for handling ships and cargo, not the function of shipping itself.