国际贸易实务 双语版 课件英文Unit 5.ppt

Unit 5 International Cargo Transportation Learning Objectives Learn the different modes of transport Understand the basic concepts of ocean transport Get hold of the transport clauses in the sales contract Understand the shipping documents, especially the ocean bill of lading Learn the basic concepts of container transport International Cargo Transportation In the case of foreign business transaction, the exporter and the importer are usually far apart and the goods under the contract have to go a long distance and sometimes change several carriers in transit before they reach the destination. It is very hard or even impossible for the exporter in one country to hand over the goods directly to the importer in another country. For this reason, transportation is fundamental in the fulfillment of the contract. It helps the seller to deliver the goods to the buyer abroad. Now here, as some of the previous chapters have chiefly introduced how to make preparation for export goods before transport, it is the time to introduce how does the exporter deliver or ship the contracted cargoes according to the time, place and modes of delivery or shipment agreed in the contract. Contents Section 1 In practice, there are several distinct forms of transportation in the freight system called modes. The modes differ in terms of operating capacity, speed and cost. The five major modes are water, rail, truck, and air. Each of them has its and disadvantage. And all the modes play important roles in the overall transportation system. Section 1 Ocean transport is the most widely used mode of transportation in international trade, with its easy passage, large capacity and low cost. But, on the other side, it is slow, to bad weather and less compared with road or air transport. Therefore, it is suitable for large items, bulk cargoes and items that do