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1、,English for International Business Communication,Unit Thirteen Shipment,I. Types of vessels being used in transporting the goods:,1. Tramp,-a tramp is a ship not operating on regular routes or schedules, or engaged in casual trade, or on charter party fixture, each of which operates as a separate v

2、oyage and does not constitute part of a regular service. It can be compared to a taxi.,2. Liner,-a liner is a cargo carrying ocean shipping service between ports in different nations on a regular basis. It can be compared to a bus.,II. The procedure of making a single shipment by liner:,1. to book t

3、he shipping space;,2. a shipping permit (shipping order) sent by the carrier to the shipper;,3. the shipper delivers the goods to the dominated dock and the shipping order is exchanged for a dock receipt or a mates receipt;,4. to exchange the mates receipt for a regular ocean bill of lading.,III. Bi

4、ll of Lading,1. What is a bill of lading?,A Bill of Lading is a document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specified points for a specified charge. Usually prepared by the shipper or his agent on forms i

5、ssued by the carrier, it serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage.,2. The function of a Bill of Lading:,A) as a receipt of the goods;,B) as a contract for the performance of certain services upon certain conditions;,C) as evidence of ownership of the goods described.,3. Types of bill of

6、 lading:,A. Order bill of lading,B. Straight bill of lading,C. Clean bill of lading,-a negotiable bill of lading made out to the order of shipper.,-a bill of lading that cannot be negotiated, identifying the individual who is to receive goods.,-a bill of lading received by the carrier for goods rece

7、ived in appropriate condition (no damages or missing items); does not bear the notation “Shippers load and count.”,D. Dirty bill of lading,-a bill of lading that qualifies the items being carried. Synonymous with foul bill of lading.,E. On-board bill of lading,-a bill of lading in which a carrier ce

8、rtifies that goods have been placed on board a certain vessel.,IV. Letters regarding shipment:,Letters regarding shipment are usually written for the following purposes:,1. to urge an early shipment;,2. to amend shipping terms;,3. to give shipping advice;,4. to dispatch shipping documents.,V. (Langu

9、age) Points to be noticed（discussed）:,1. port of discharge,2. port of destination,3. the goods under (your Order No. _)/(our Sales Confirmation No._) has been shipped on/by/per S.S. “_” sailing on or about June _.,VI. Letter writing guide:,1. When urging an early shipment, no anger, no annoyance cou

10、ld be expressed in the letter.,2. When asking for making the amendment of shipping terms, good and persuasive reasons should be given.,3. When giving shipping advice, the following points should be included:,which lot of goods (giving out the Order Number or Sales Confirmation Number) B. the quantity shipped C. on which ship the goods has been shipped D. when will the ship leave for the port of destination E. the expression of the desire for further development of business,VII. Assignments:,1. Write a letter to inform the buyer that the goods under Sales Confirmation No.1023