高等学校英语拓展系列教程,主 编：胡英坤 车丽娟,外语教学与研究出版社,Chapter 5,Letters of Shipment,装运函,Chapter,5,Contents of this chapter,I. Introduction,II. Sample Analysis,III. Sample Contrast,IV. Patterns and Sentences,Letters of Shipment,商务英语写作Unit Nine Shipment,Chinese Version of the Text,介绍 对外贸易的装运是十分复杂的。卖方须按合同及相关文件的要求将货物运送到码头或将货物装在远洋货轮上。因此，丰富的装运知识和装运文件是完成交易与安全、准确、经济的装运所必须的。,Modes of Transport,海洋运输 Ocean Transportation 铁路运输 Rail Transportation 航空运输 Air Transportation 公路运输 Road Transportation 内河运输 Inland water Transportation 联合运输 Combined Transportation ； Multimodal Transportation 国际多式运输 International Combined Transportation / International Multimodal Transportation 邮政（包）运输 Post Transportation 管道运输 Tube transportation / Pipeline transportation,首 页,Road Transport,Advantage: cost effective, ideal for short distance, ideal for transporting perishables Disadvantages: Low capacity, traffic delays, bad weather, traffic regulations Shipping document: consignment note托运单,首 页,Rail Transport,Rail transport is a major mode of transport in terms of its capacity, only second to ocean transport Advantages: safety, cheap, bulk quantity Disadvantages: loss of goods, unsafe for fragile items, late booking, unsuitable for short distance or rural areas Shipping document: consignment note托运单,首 页,Air transport,Advantage: Quick transit ,Low risk Disadvantages: Expensive, flight delay or cancellation Shipping document: air waybill 空运单,首 页,Ocean Transportation,Sea or ocean transport is the most widely used mode of transportation in international trade. Liner transport & charter transport are two major kinds of ocean transport. Advantages: Easy passage, Large capacity, Low cost Disadvantages: Slow, Vulnerable to bad weather, Less punctual Shipping document: Bill of lading 海运提单,首 页,Tube /Pipeline Transportation,Large-volume transportation (petroleum, natural gas or anything in liquid form). Secure supply , unaffected by weather, operating 24/7/365. Expensive to construct the pipelines,首 页,Chapter,I. Introduction,Shipment is an important branch of international business.,5,Three parties involved in shipment: the consignor 发货人 the carrier 承运人 the consignee 收货人,Letters of Shipment,Chapter,I. Introduction,Four purposes of the letter: urging shipment sending shipping instructions amending shipping clauses giving shipping advice,5,Letters of shipment should be concise and clear so that there will be no confusion and they will not cause delay in delivery.,Letters of Shipment,Writing Steps:,A letter of shipment is mainly composed of three parts: Opening part: with mention of previous contacts between both sides. Message part: with details about the mode of transport, and time of shipment etc. Closing part: where hopes are expressed that the other sides can make an early reply.,Chapter,I. Introduction,Follow the steps in the letter: Open with reference to former contact, or open with a statement, usually about an order, by indicating the number or date of the order. Give information about the shipment. Expect either an answer or further communication.,5,Letters of Shipment,Chapter,5,II. Sample Analysis,Letter A Informing shipping arrangement Dear Mr. Brown: Thanks for your e-mail of July 15 that booked an order for three Model 880 machines. Our confirmation of order will be forwarded to you in two days. Since the purchase is made on FOB basis, you are to ship the goods from Dalian on a liner to be designated by us. As soon as the shipping space is booked, we shall advise you of the name of the liner, on which the goods are to be shipped. For further instructions, please contact our forwarding agents, Phoenix International, Dalian Branch, who have hitherto taken care of the shipment for you and will contact you immediately. (To be continued),Letters of Shipment,Chapter,5,II. Sample Analysis,Letter A Informing shipping arrangement (Continued) As some parts of the machines are susceptible to shock, the machines must be packed in seaworthy cases capable of withstanding rough handling. The bright metal parts should be protected from water and dampness in transit. Whether you are satisfied with this arrangement, or if you want us to help in any other way, please let us know. Sincerely yours, Jack Li,Letters of Shipment,17,Language Points,book:预订 book the order: 接受订货/订单 book the shipping space:订舱 book up：预订，预定完 The hotel is fully booked up. the purchase is made on FOB basis: 这笔交易以FOB价格成交,return,18,packing n. 包装 packing charges 包装费用 packing instructions 包装要求，包装须知 inner packing 内包装 outer packing 外包装 export packing 出口包装 seaworthy packing 适于海运的包装 packing list 装箱单,Language Points,19,Language Points,are susceptible to：对.敏感的; 容易受到. be susceptible to cold 易感冒的 in seaworthy：适合海运的 第321号订单项下的货物须用适于海运的木箱包装。 The goods under Order No.321 shall be packed in seaworthy wooden cases.,return,20,transit: n. 通过；运输 during transit in transit 货物在运输中受损。 The cargo is damaged during transit.,Language Points,return,21,Urging Shipment（催促装船）,Dear Sirs, We ar