Chapter Eight Packing and Shipment

Chapter Eight Packing & Shipment
Exercises
I.Put in the missing words:
Dear Sirs，
We thank you ____ your Letter of Credit No.F-120 amounting ____ US $ 1,050,000 issued in our favor through The Hong Kong & ShangHai Banking Corporation.
____ regard to shipment, we regret very much to inform you that, despite strenuous efforts having been ____by us, we are still unable to book space of a vessel sailing ____Jakarta direct. The shipping companies boat told us that, ____ the time being, there is no regular boat sailing between ports in possible, for us to ship these 10,000 metric tons of sugar to Jakarta direct.
In view ____ the difficult situation faced by us, you are requested to amend the L/C to allow transshipment of the ____ in Hong Kong where arrangements can easily be made ____ transshipment. Since this is something beyond ____control, your agreement ____our request and your understanding of our position will be highly appreciated.
We are anxiously awaiting the amendment ____ the L/C.
Yours faithfully,
II.Fill in the blanks:
1)Owing ___ the delay ___ the part of the suppliers, we must ask you to
extend the date ___ shipment ___ September 15 ___ October 15.
2)We wish to draw your attention ___ the fact that the date ___ delivery is approaching, but up ___ the present moment we have not received any news ___ you.
3) The packing must be strong enough to withstand ___ handling.
4) Please take the matter ___ consideration at once and see to it that the goods are delivered ___ further delay.
5) We shall appreciate it if you will inform us ___ the condition of packing as ___ as the consignment arrives ___ your end.
6) We could not deliver the total quantity ___ one shipment.
7) Shipment is ___ ___ made from April to June ___ three equal lots.
8) We shall be obliged ___ you will effect shipment as soon as ___ .
9)As the manufacturers cannot get all the quantity ready at the same time, it is necessary ___ the contract stipulations to be so worded as to ___ partial shipment.
III. Supply the appropriate word in the sentences below:
Part A: ( packing, packed, package, repacked, )
1) All the canned fruits and meat are to be ___ in cartons.
2) It was found upon examination that nearly 20% of the ___ has been broken, obviously attributed to improper ___ .
3) The goods had been ___ before delivering to our customers.
4) We are afraid that we shall have to charge more for the designated ___ ,
as it calls for extra labor and costs.
Part B: ( loads, unload, loading, loaded )
1) The captain decided to ___ the goods at Singapore because the ship is in peril.
2) The goods ordered have been forwarded to you in three ship ________.
3) The goods will be ___ onto s/s Peace.
4) The steamer is ___ for London.
Part C: (sail, sailing, containers, containerizing, containerization )
1) ___ is regarded as a mode for more efficient shipment.
2) The next ___ opportunity is September 10.
3) The ship is scheduled to ___ for Hong Kong on the 21 of this month.
4) Temperature-controlled ___ are provided for this type of goods.
5) We note your request for ___ future shipment.
IV. Translate the following into English:
1) 因此笔交易系按装运港船上交货价成交，你方必须在利物浦将货装上我方指定的船只。

2) 除非遇到偶尔发生的不正常情况，货物可以从香港立即转船。

3)（本确认书）所规定的数量，卖方可有5%的增减。

4) 海关一放行，我们将立即提货。

5) 因急需这批货物，望即刻发货不再拖延。

6) 装运应从六月份开始，分三次平均装，在哥本哈根转船。

7) 考虑到你方的运输条件，我们已改进了包装，以免货物的损坏。

8) 12件（支）装1盒，100盒装入1木箱，重量允许有2%的溢短。

V. Translate the following letter into Chinese:
Dear Sirs,
We confirm having received your letter of October 5, for which we thank you. With respect to the 50,000 m/ts wheat, 5 percent more or less at buyer’s option, we would like to say that the loading rate is 5000 m/ts per weather working day of 24 consecutive hours, Sundays and holidays at port of loading included. In case it exceeds this figure, the time will count pro rata.
We have to point out that you must submit your final confirmation for lay-days to us so that proper arrangements for loading can be made by us as we have other loading commitments. We also agree demurrage and dispatch money shall be settled direct between the sellers and the ship owners and insist that you should advise us of the estimated time of arrival 15 days prior to the arrival of the carrying vessel at the port of loading for firm stem. Please confirm and reply.
Yours faithfully,。