To know how to sery and shipment.
Brief Introduction
Transport is one of the most important parts in international business. Goods are carried by several means of conveyance—on road or rail, by sea or air. Basically, 98% of world trade is conveyed by sea transport. Nowadays, a new type of carriage appears, called container transport (goods are transported by container ships.)
1.Terms Match
(1) immediate delivery (2) punctual delivery (3) prompt shipment (4) timely shipment (5) express shipment (6) delayed delivery (7) sea (ocean) transport (8) rail transport (9) container transport (10) air transport
(6) I hope you can give our request your special consideration. (give…special consideration)
(7) We usually ship the goods by regular shipping liner. (shipping liner)
A.即期装运 B.快速装运 C.按期交货 D.时装运 E.立即交货 F.延期交货 G. 铁路运输 H.集装箱运输 I.海洋运输 J.航空运输
Do you know how to arrange the shipment?
★Preparations ★Project Study 1
(3) We admit transshipment will add to risks. (add to)
(4) We will try our best to guarantee a timely arrival at your port. (try one’s best to)
(5) Only shipment via Taiwan can ensure your early receipt. (ensure)
★1. Terms Practice
(1) vessel (3) be fully committed (5) payment terms (7) cargo (9) navigation
(2) effect delivery
(4) backlog
(6) voyage charter (8) offstream (10) consignment
To grasp the related terms and expressions on contract;
To master the modes of transport and relevant documents;
To get the main idea of delivery and shipment;
3. Remember the scheme by heart, and observe the scene with care;Inspect the freight thoroughly, and fill out a form perfectly.
4. Take a lesson from the loss caused by careless freight supervision.
(1) I am calling you for the purpose whether it is possible for you to allow transshipment. (transshipment)
(2) Any delay in shipping our booked order will undoubtedly involve us in no small difficulty. (involve in)
Role-play : Role-play the above-mentioned dialogue in pair
★Project Study 3
Dialogue:
Asking for Transshipment
Role-play: Role-play the above-mentioned
dialogue in pairs.
1. Master key is placed freely and that will hazard the safety of freight transport.
2. Load goods carefully, reinforce them timely, and standardize operation procedure completely.
Dialogue: Settling the Date of the Delivery
Role-play： Role-play the above-
mentioned dialogue in pairs.
★Project Study 2
Dialogue: Arranging the Way of Shipment and Ask for Partial Shipment
(8) Can you arrange a voyage charter shipment? (charter shipment)