外贸英语函电课件：Chapter10 Shipping Marks and Shipment

1、Shipping Marks and ShipmentChapter Ten Review of chapter 9ninner packing / outer packingnneutral packingnseaworthy packingncraft paper boxnpacking slip / list ntare ncorrugated carton nmetal band/ strapReview of chapter 9n货物用牛皮纸包好，再用木箱包装。nThe goods is wrapped in craft paper, then packed in wooden ca

2、ses.n每一件用纸袋装好，每一打装一箱。请箱子上刷上 切勿受热。nEach piece is packed in paper bag, 1 dozen to one carton. Please stencil / mark “keep away from heat” on the carton.Contents of Chapter 1Section One Introduction Section Two Specimen LettersSection Three Useful Words & ExpressionsSection Four Useful SentencesSection

3、 Five ExercisesMarksnHow many categories of marks are there?nHow many warning marks are you familiar with?contentnShippmarksnDirective marks / Indicative marksnWarning marksShipping marksnFor cargoes to be identified during transportation, usually include:reference no. initials(consignees name) port

4、 of destination package no. Directive marksn小心轻放 n 此面朝上 n易碎品 n保持干燥 n避免重压 Handle with careThis side / end upFragileKeep drykeep away from pressureWarning MarksshipmentnMethod of shipmentnTerms of shipmentnRelative letters shipping instructions shipping adviceMethod of ShipmentnBy seanBy air / rail /

5、trucknMultimodal transportnLand bridge transportOcean transportationnThe mostly used types of vessels1.Tramp2.linerSteps in making a shipmentnStep1 get rate of shipment from carriernStep2 shipper accept the rate quotednStep3 carrier reserves the space and provide a shipping permit (order)nStep4 good

6、s are delivered to dock, and shipping permit is exchanged for a dock receipt or a mate receiptOcean bill of ladingnIt is an essential document in making a shipment.1. It is a receipt for the goods2. It is a contract for the transportation3. It serves as evidence of ownership of the goods described.

7、It can be negotiable instruments and used as security for loans and other purposesAir waybillnIt is used if goods are sent by air.1. It is a receipt for the goods2. It is a contract for the transportation service.3. But it is not the evidence of ownership. It can not be transferred.Terms of Shipment

8、nTime of shipmentnPort of shipmentnPort of destinationnTransshipment and partial shipmentnConditions of shipmentTime of shipmentnShipment during September nShipment on or about December 15nShipment within 30 days after receipt of the relevant L/CShipping instructionsnBuyer sometimes gives instructio

9、ns to suggest shipping company and writes to seller to prompt shipment if it is delayed.Shipping advicenThe sellers responsibilitynSeller usually sends shipping advice to buyer, informing details of shipment.nConsists of following parts (1) shipment date, (2) goods (3) enclosed documnets.Section One

10、 IntroductionTransport plays an important part in international business because goods by seller have to be delivered to the buyer abroad, and the delivery of goods is to be made possible by transport services. Goods are carried by several means of conveyanceon road or rail, by sea or air. And in re

11、cent years, combined transport which is a road-sea-rail carriage appeared. Usually there are three parties involved in most movements of goods, the consignor, the carrier and the consignee.Shipment covers rather a wide range of work, such as:1) Buyers sending Shipment Instructions; 2) Sellers sendin

12、g Shipping Advice; 3) Booking shipping space; 4) Chartering ships; 5) Appointing shipping agent; 6) Arranging shipment; 7) Nomination of vessels, etc. Letters regarding shipment are usually written for the following purposes: to urge an early shipment; to amend shipping terms; to give shipping advic

13、e; to dispatch shipping documents and so on. Taking advantage of the ocean to advise the buyer of the shipment, the seller may also review the course of the transaction and express the desire for further development of business. Section TwoSpcimen Letters Letters about shipmentnurge an early shipmen

14、tngive shipping advicenamend shipping termsndispatch shipping documentsSpecimen 1 P180CommentsAs we all know that time is money, and punctuality is regarded as a virtue. This orientation towards time promotes a sense of urgency which is strong among people with a high need for achievement, because t

15、hey know the importance of punctuality. However, there are circumstances where people fail to perform their duty in time owing to some unforeseen obstacles. To make appropriate remedies to put matters right will show the truthfulness of a firm. If fault does arise, we should admit it and try to give

16、 proposals of settlement. This letter is to ask for the last confirmation. It is write very concise, ask what is necessary, no more. Notes1 as per 按照 2 ETA 估计到达时间Specimen 2 P181CommentsThis letter is a very good example of advising the time of delivery. Usually in such kind of letters, some shipping

17、 documents will be included. Notes1 Packing List装箱单2 availing oneselves of 趁此机会Specimen 3 P182CommentsIn this letter, the buyer urges the seller to ship the goods as soon as possible. In writing this kind of letter, one should point out clearly under which L/C or S/C the goods are to be shipped, and

18、 then give reason for your urgency. Notes1 processed polyethylene 经过加工的聚乙烯2 effect immediate shipment立即安排装运3 order accordingly 相应地（向你方）订货Language pointsnIt is stipulated that the shipment to be made before the end of this month, however we shall appreciate it if you will arrange to ship the goods at

19、 a ealier date.nwe take pleasure in notifying you that the goods under S/C No. 295 have been dispatched by S.S “Greenwood” sailing on May 13, for Hongkong. Language pointsnWe wish to advice you that the goods under S/C 576 went forward on the steamer “ Yunnan” on July 5. They are to be transshiped a

20、t Copenhagen and are expected to reach your port in early September. Language pointsIn compliance with the terms of contract, we forwarded you by air a full set of non-negotiable documents immediately after the goods were loaded.Specimen 4 P182CommentsNowadays, because of the advantages, containers

21、are widely used in transportation. This letter provides some information about the containers that can be provided. In writing such type of letters, one should give as much as you can about the information of the containers youcan supply. Notes1 at both ends 两面 2 water- tight 不漏水3 air-tight不透气 4 len

22、ds its full benefit利用（或发挥）其优点5 tariff 费率表Container transportationncontainer can be loaded and locked safely, making pilferage impossible.nNo risk of goods getting lost or mislaid in transit.nmanpower is greatly reduced, with lower cost and less risk of damagentime-saving, efficientntemperature-contr

23、olled container can be used for special goods. Specimen 5 P184CommentsThis letter informs the buyer that the goods have been shipped. Notes1 extension 延长2 fill ones order 执行订单Specimen 6 P185CommentsIn writing such kind of letter, we should write politely and considerately. Notes1 antique potteries陶瓷

24、古玩2 porcelain-ware瓷器3 the forwarding agent运输代理商4 mandatory强制性5 spoil reputation损害声誉Language pointsnset sail for. 起航去。eg. The boat has set sail for a global voyage.ndispute with sb. over sth. 与某人就某事争论The buyer is disputig with the seller over the issue of shipment.Specimen 7 P186CommentsThis is a reply to the above letter. In the letter the writer apologizes for the mistakes and then gives the reason, at the same time remedies the fault. By doing so it will be easier to get understanding. Notes1 tramp run 不定期货轮2 In light of experience 鉴于这样的经验3 in no way 决不会4 special express 特快邮件Specime