Chapter_7_对对.ppt

Chapter 7 International cargo transport Case study Asia is the key to success on the new silk road New Words. Introduction Third party except seller and buyer Safe, speedy, accurate, economical 7.1 modes of transport Sea, rail, air, road, inland waterway, parcel post, container, multi-modal Figure 7.1 Ocean carriage Also called Ocean shipping, Marine transportation Features: widely used, efficient, cheap, slow, vulnerable, less punctual International Maritime organization Time limit Shipment with a fixed date With a date in the near future With an indefinite date Major ocean carriage modes Conference line vessels Shipping conference, 50% Discuss Policies and freight rates Fixed route, schedules, rate, Enable marketing planned in advance Non-conference line vessels Scheduled services Determine one’s own rate, port of call. Tramp ships No firm schedule, No regular routes Rates by bargaining Bulk shipment Complete shipload Chartering on voyage basis Supplement liner services Types of vessels P93 Charter ships Entire cargo or ship Larger orders Voyage charter Time charter Bare boat charter Freight rates On a weight or volume basis, minimum charge, ad valorem rate Basic rules for freight calculation Surcharge Shipping arrangements Shipping companies in China Smaller firms need forwarders Advantages of agent Procedures of shipping Air transport Young, Quick, reliable No need for extensive warehouse Reduce the need of capital Low risk of damage and pilferage Consequent competitive insurance premium Suitable for: consumer-type cargoes, fashionable articles, seasonal goods, high value to low weight Three categories Scheduled airlines: fixed airline and airports Chartered carriers: large quantities, different shipper Consolidated consignments: assemble many shipments into one consignment and dispatch them on one air waybill Rail transport Features: high capacity, high speed, economical, not subject to weather Classification: International combined rail transpor