WSET Diploma D2 Practice Exam

What is the key advantage of bulk transport?

Lighter and less bulky than bottles Only suitable for moving large volumes of the same wine Lower energy use per bottle Simple to handle in small quantities

Correct Answer:

Lighter and less bulky than bottles

Explanation:

Bulk transport’s main advantage is that it reduces the packaging weight and space per unit of wine, since wine is moved in large containers rather than in individual bottles. This means less material (glass, cork, capsules, cartons) and less volume to handle for the same amount of wine, which lowers transport and handling costs and reduces breakage risk. The option describing it as lighter and less bulky than bottles directly reflects this practical benefit. While bulk transport is indeed suited to moving large volumes of the same wine and may lower energy per bottle in some cases, these are secondary considerations and depend on context.

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