外贸函电unit_8_shipment1.ppt

Unit 8 Shipment 装运 Teaching points 1.Introduction of shipment 2. What is the types of shipment letter? 3. Words and expressions used in such letters (Teaching difficulty) 4. How to write and reply such letters? (Teaching difficulty) Introduction In shipping goods abroad, the exporter has various alternative methods. These ways include ship, truck, rail, air transportation and parcel post. The choice will depend on the nature of the product (light or heavy, fragile or sturdy, perishable or durable, high or low in value per cubic meter, etc.); the distance to be shipped; available means of transportation and relative freight costs. Goods having high weight or cubic capacity or value ratio, the usual method of shipping overseas is by ocean cargo vessel. One popular method of shipment now is to use containers obtained from carriers of private leasing companies. The ocean bill of lading is an essential document in making shipment. Types of shipment letter: Letter regarding shipment are usually written for the following purpose: To urge an early shipment; To amend shipping terms; To give shipping instruction; To give shipping advice; To dispatch shipping documents. Attention: After making shipment, the seller should promptly advise the buyer of its effect, no matter whether the transaction is concluded on FOB, CFR, or CIF basis. For FOB and CFR transactions, the buyer will have to effect insurance to the shipment upon receipt of shipping advice from the seller. Words and phrases commonly used in foreign trade: Ship: Send away the goods We have shipped your order today. Please inform us with certainty when you can ship the goods so that we can promise a definite time of delivery to our customers. The goods we ordered are urgently required/ in need and we request you to ship them by the first available vessel. You are requested to inform us immediately when shipment (n.) can effected so that our customers may plan their production schedule. We will be able to make s