APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 70

The standard measurement for intermodal containers is generally measured in:

Answer options

• A. twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU).
• B. forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU).
• C. forty-eight-foot equivalent unit.
• D. fifty-three-foot equivalent unit.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the forty-eight-foot equivalent unit is a standard size for intermodal containers, especially in North America. Options A and B refer to the twenty-foot and forty-foot equivalents, which are also common but not the standard for this specific question. Option D, the fifty-three-foot equivalent unit, is typically used for domestic shipping but is not the standard measurement for intermodal containers.