国际贸易专业英语第二版课件檀文茹主编 ISBN9787811343076lesson 13.ppt

Unit Thirteen Transport and Logistics Pre-reading Questions 1. Do you have an idea about transport? 2. What are logistics services? 3. Why is logistics important? 4. What role do you think logistics services play in your life? 5.What does the freight forwarder do for the carrier and the shipper? The importance of logistics The role of the freight forwarder transport intermediaries who are contracted to carry out some or all of the elements of the distribution process Unit load simply palletized freight that can be dealt with as a separate item of freight, as opposed to bulk shipments and containers Containerization a method of loading consignments into manageable, containerized loads that can be loaded and unloaded with the minimum of effort inter-modal transport the process of shipping goods to their final destination using different modes of transport Bulk freight Shipments that cannot be carried in conveniently sized containers due to their nature, can be transported in a variety of specialist vessels, depending on the nature of the consignment, whether it be sugar, coal, timber, foodstuffs or vehicles and so on. Groupage selling space on a truck or in a container to several companies and combining different consignments bound for the same destination Transport Internationaux Routiers (TLR) to establish guidelines for the demonstrably secure transport of goods without the need for inspections Transporting goods without a freight forwarder 1. the points of origin and destination of the cargo 2. the products to be transported 3. documentary requirements 4. rates and terms of payment 5. liability for injury, loss or damage to cargo, damage to property 6. performance and penalty clauses 7. requirements for specific services or equipment to be supplied by the transport company to ensure the safe loading, unloading and stowage of the consignment 8. policy on the replacement value of damaged goods 9. clause detailing the circumstances