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Practice Questions on Transport Costing and Pricing:

1. Introduction:
1. Define the concept of costing and pricing and explain their significance in the transport
industry.
2. Discuss the relationship between transport costing and pricing.
3. What factors should be considered in transport costing and pricing?
4. Explain how distance and time affect transport costing and pricing.
5. Discuss the impact of the type of transport service on its costs and pricing.
6. How do economies of scale influence transport costing and pricing?
7. Explain the role of energy and fuel costs in transport pricing.
8. Discuss the concept of empty backhauls and its effect on transport costs.
9. What role does infrastructure play in transport costing and pricing?
10. How does competition affect transport pricing?
11. Discuss the impact of regulations, subsidies, tolls, and tax regimes on transport pricing.
12. How should transport costs be budgeted and managed?
2. Types of Transport:
1. Describe the characteristics and advantages of road transport.
2. Explain the operation and significance of pipeline transport.
3. Discuss the role of rail transport in the transportation industry.
4. Describe the features and importance of air transport.
5. Explain the characteristics and benefits of sea transport.
3. Types of Costs:
1. Define and differentiate between passenger charges, terminal costs, linehaul costs, and
capital costs.
2. Explain how each type of cost contributes to the overall transport operation.
4. Financing of Transport Infrastructure:
1. Define infrastructure and explain its importance in transportation.
2. Discuss the types of transport infrastructure, focusing on rail infrastructure as an example.
3. Identify and explain the sources of funds for transport infrastructure.
4. Describe the concept of Private Public Partnership (PPP) funded infrastructure.
5. Operating Cost in Transport:
1. What is the meaning of operating cost in transport?
2. Discuss the features of operating costs and their relevance in the transport industry.
3. How are operating costs applied in different transport services?
4. Explain the classification of services in relation to operating costs.
5. Define cost units and discuss their importance in calculating operating costs.
6. Flight Prices:
1. What factors are considered in fixing airfares?
2. Discuss why air travel fares can be expensive.
3. Explain how demand for air travel influences ticket pricing.
4. Describe the changing nature of air ticket pricing, considering factors like dynamic pricing
and ancillary fees

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