of shipment to forwarding agent in buyer’s country (Alexandria)

May 11, 2008

Dear Mrs. Brown, Please note that we have shipped the following goods to you by S.S. Merchant Prince, which left Liverpool yesterday and is due to arrive at Alexandria on 9 August. Mark and Numbers Goods Gross Weight Value
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Unit four Agency and Container Service
Sample 1 Agent issues forwarding instructions

May 11, 2008 Dear Mrs. Brown, Thank you for informing us that the items ordered on 16 June are now ready for collection. Please arrange to send the consignment by road to Liverpool to be shipped by S.S. Merchant Prince, due to sail for Alexandria on 25 July and to load at number 5 dock from 20 to 24 July inclusive. All cases should be clearly marked and numbered as shown in our official order. Invoices, in triplicate, and your account for transport charges, should be sent to us. All the necessary arrangements have been made with the shipping company. Yours sincerely, Tom Smith (Mr.)

Sample 4 buyer

Advice of shipment to

The consignment having been shipped and the buyer`s forwardng agent notified, the agent will now write to inform the buyer of receipt of the consignment. The letter sent takes the form of an advice of dispatch. YOUR INDENT NO 762 Dear Mr. Smith, We are pleased to inform you that all goods ordered on your above indent have now been shipped by S.S.Merchant Prince, which sailed from Liverpool yesterday and is due to arrive in Alexandria on 9 August. The consignment will be handled on arrival by Messrs Behren & Co, who will make all the arrangements for its delivery to you. The bill of lading an invoice, together with our account for commission charges are closed. The suppliers have been informed that you will settle their account direct. We hope to hear from you soon that the goods have arrived safely. Yours faithfully, Samlee

Sample 2 Agent’s instruction to shipping company

July 1, 2008 Dear Mr. Smith We have today arranged for H J Cooper & Co. Ltd, Manchester, to forward to you by road, the following cases to be shipped to Alexandria by S.S. Merchant Prince on 25 July.JR JR 4 cases of crockery, marked , numbers 1—4 The completed shipping form is enclosed, together with 4 copies of the bill of lading. Please sign and return 3 copies of the bill and charge the amount to our account. Yours sincerely, Tom Smith (Mr.)
JR 1-4 4 cases crockery 280 kg ￡3 ,250 Insurance in the sum of ￡ 2 ,200 is provided as far as Alexandria only. A copy of the bill of lading and the invoice are enclosed. Please arrange to handle the consignment and deliver it to Messrs Jean Riachi & Co. Mansura, who will be responsible for all charges. The consignment is urgently required, so your prompt attention will be appreciated. Yours sincerely, Tom Smith (Mr.)