Question

The exported items by a port is first brought from different countries. This port is known as ______.

• A. Comprehensive Port
• B. Outports
• C. Entrepot Ports
• D. Packet Station

Hint:

Entrepot ports are crucial in global trade as they act as hubs where goods are stored temporarily before being sent to other markets. They facilitate international commerce by consolidating products from various regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

An entrepot port is a port where goods are brought from other countries and then stored or transferred to other destinations. These ports act as transit points for trade, where goods are imported, stored, and then re-exported to different markets.
- Option (A) "Comprehensive Port" is incorrect as it does not specifically refer to a port where goods are transshipped.
- Option (B) "Outports" refers to secondary ports, not specifically those used for transshipment.
- Option (C) "Entrepot Ports" is correct as it is the term for ports where goods are first brought from different countries for re-export.
- Option (D) "Packet Station" is incorrect and does not relate to port functions.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Entrepot Ports.