GCECommerceTransport and Communication2022

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes a liner service from a tramp service in shipping?

ALiner services operate on fixed routes and schedules while tramp services operate on demandCORRECT
BLiner services carry bulk cargo only while tramp services carry general cargo only
CLiner services are cheaper than tramp services for all types of cargo
DLiner services are owned by governments while tramp services are privately owned
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Liner services operate on predetermined routes, ports of call, and published timetables, making them reliable for regular shippers. Tramp services, on the other hand, have no fixed routes or schedules and are chartered as needed, typically for bulk cargo. The distinction is fundamentally about regularity and scheduling, not cargo type or ownership.
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