1、ShipmentRailNations largest carrier, cost-effective for shipping bulk productsTruck/roadFlexible in routing & time schedules, efficient for short-hauls of high value goodsWaterLow cost for shipping bulky, low-value goods, slowest formPipelineShip petroleum, natural gas, and chemicalsfrom sources to

2、marketsAirHigh cost, ideal when speed is needed or to ship high-value, low-bulk itemstime of shipmentport of shipment port of destinationshipping advicepartial shipment Transshipmentdispatch and demurrage(滯留滯留)Clauses of shipmentParties involved in the shipmentThe consignorcarrier consignee booking

3、shipping spacechartering shipsmaking customs declarationthe buyer - shipping requirements Packingmarkingmode of transportationthe seller - shipping adviceprocess of shipment(Ocean) Liner transportation Characteristics of Liner (4 “fixed”)nregular scheduled departuresnspecified routenroutes with fixe

4、d base ports ncomparatively fixed freight ratesCharter TransportationnCharacteristicswNo fixed routes wNo fixed timetables wFreight charged on the volume of cargonTypes of charterswVoyage charter 定程wTime charter 定期Bare boat charter光船租Shipping documents (export documents)B/Linsurance policycommercial

5、 invoiceOther documents (together with a draft):packing listCertificate of OriginCertificate of inspectionTransportation DocumentsBill of LadingFeatures nReceipt of the goodsnissued in sets of threenEvidence of the contract of carriage by the shipping company to carry the goodsnA document of title t

6、o the goodsContentsnOn the face: information about contracted parties, full particulars of the cargo, terms of carriage contract, etcnOn the back: general terms and conditions of the contract of carriage. Contents of B/LContents of B/L1.1. name of the steamername of the steamer2.2. port of loading a

7、nd dischargeport of loading and discharge3.3. name of the shipper or consignorname of the shipper or consignor4.4. name of the consignee or his order (as signs)name of the consignee or his order (as signs)5.5. freight and charges, prepaid or not.freight and charges, prepaid or not.6. notify party6.

8、notify party7. particulars about the goods7. particulars about the goodsdescriptiondescriptionmarksmarksnumber of packagesnumber of packagesweight or measurementsweight or measurements8. number of copies of the B/L8. number of copies of the B/L9. the date9. the date10. the signature of the ship-owne

9、r or its agents or the captain10. the signature of the ship-owner or its agents or the captainTypes of the Bill of Lading1. Based on whether the goods are shipped Shipped B/L Received for Shipment B/L2. Based on whether a bad note is added on the goods by carrier Clean B/L Unclean B/L3. Based on the

10、 types of the consignee Straight B/L Open B/L Order B/L (most common)4. Based on the types of transport Direct B/L Transhipment B/L Multimodal Transport B/LTypes of bill of lading Shipped B/L and Received for Shipment B/LnShipped (on board) B/L 裝運提單wIssued by the shipping companywAfter goods shipped

11、 on board the designated vesselwIndicating date of shipment and name of the vessel wFor consignee to receive the cargo at the destinationw“Shipped Bill” preprinted or “goods shipped on board vessel” written and signed by the carrier or the agent on the received B/LTypes of bill of ladingnReceived (f

12、or shipment ) B/L備運提單wGoods being received but not yet loaded wConfirmation of goods handed over to ship ownerwAbsence of date of shipment and name of the vesselwdifficult to anticipate date of arrival, hence not favorable by buyerwWays to become Shipped B/L已裝運提單nExchange for a Shipped B/L after goo

13、ds shipped on board the vesselnWording such as “Goods shipped on board S/S Red Star on May 10, 2008” added and signed by the carrier or the agent on the received B/LTypes of bill of ladingClean B/L - Unclean B/L (bad notation or not)nClean B/L wReferring to one which does not declare a defective con

14、dition of the exterior packing of goodswProof that goods have been “shipped in apparent good order and condition” or “clean on board” or the likewFavored by buyers and banks for financial settlementnUnclean/dirty/foul B/LwMarked as “unclean”, “foul” etc.eg. 2 cases missing, 3 cartons wet, 1 case bro

15、ken, cases inadequately packedwUsually unacceptable to buyers and banksTypes of bill of ladingStraight B/L, Bearer B/L and Order B/L (transferrable or not)nStraight B/L 記名提單wMade out to a designated consigneewOnly the named consignee is entitled to the cargowNot transferable nBearer B/L (Open or Bla

16、nk B/L) 不記名提單wNo name of a definite consigneewThe consignee box left blank or open, or bearing the wording “To bearer” (至持有人) wCan be transferred without endorsement背書wHigh risk unfavorable in international tradeTypes of bill of ladingnOrder B/L 指示提單wMade out to the order of a named personwNo defini

17、te consignee, but “To order” “To order of the shipper”憑承運人指示 or “To order of the consignee”wtransferable，but need endorsement nSpecial endorsement: signature of the endorser and name of the endorsee nBlank endorsement: signature of the endorser but no name of the endorsee n“To order” with blank endo

18、rsement indicating further transfer of the B/LwWidely used in international tradeTO ORDER SHIPPER 中國遠洋運輸集團公司中國遠洋運輸集團公司 CONSIGNEE COSCONOTIFY PARTY Bill of LadingPRE-CARRIAGE BY PLACE OF RECEIPTOCEAN VESSEL VOY.NO. PORT OF LOADINGPORT OF DISCHARGE PLACE OF DELIVERYMARKS&NO. NO.OF CONTANINERS KIND OF

19、PACKAGES GROSS WEIGHT MEASUREMENTTOTAL NUMBER OF CONTAINERS(IN WORDS)FREIGHT&CHARGES REVENUE TONS RATE PER PREPAID COLLECTPREPAID AT PAYABLE AT PLACE AND DATE OF ISSUENUMBER OF ORIGINAL BS/L SIGNED FOR OR ON BEHALF OF THE MASTER AS AGENT HAN JIN ARTS AND CRAFT L/E CORP TIANJIN，CHINASCHLITER CO.BREME

20、N3601 AW. HERO ROAD,BREMEN,GERMANPAUL RICKMERSTIANJIN,XINGANGBREMENSBREMENNO.1-150150 CONTANINERSWILLON PRODUCTS4200KGS6CBMSAY TOTAL PACKAGES IN ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ONLYFREIGHT PREPAIDTIANJIN,XINGANGXINGANG,TIANJIN DATE:0408013中國遠洋運輸公司中國遠洋運輸公司 李明李明ABC CO.TO ORDER OF Beginning1、the word of “commerc

21、ial invoice”2、name and address of seller3、name and address of buyer (consignee)4、date of issuance and invoice number5、order or contract/sales confirmation/purchase order number6、shipmentBody1、marks 2、description of goods3、numbers, packing and weight4、trade terms , price and total amountEnding1、some

22、statements required by buyer2、sellers signature and stampCommercial invoiceSHANGHAI TIANYE TOOLS MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. GANXIANG TOWN, JINSHANG DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, CHINA TEL: 0086-21-65756125 INV.NO.：TM00792 FAX: 0086-21-65756155 DATE: AUG.15,2004 S/C NO.: T1002 TOTAL AMOUNT：SAY U.S.DOLLARS TEN THOUS

23、ANDS ONLY WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED GOODS ARE OF CHINESE ORIGIN SHANGHAI TIANYE TOOLS MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. TO: ABC TRADING CO., 100-228-MACHI,TOKYO,JAPAN FROM SHANGHAI TO TOKYO COMMERCIAL INVOICEMARKS & NOABC S/C NO.T1002 TOKYO C/N.1/20DESCRIPTIONS OF GODDS Adjustable SpannerQUANTI

24、TY1000 SETUNIT PRICECIF TOKYO USD 10.00AMOUNTUSD 10000.00Insurance Document/Policyelementsw name of the insurerw name of the insured 被保險人被保險人w subject matterw risk insured againstw voyage or shipment 船名起訖地船名起訖地w the insured amountw premiumw surveyor 理賠代理人理賠代理人w date and place of issuing the insuranc

25、e w signature of the insurerAdditional Documents1 Certificate of Origin - for differential tariff on exports2 Generalized System of Preference Certificate of Origin普惠制產地證-Inspection and Quarantine Bureau 3 Inspection certificate - quantity, quality, hygiene4 Packing, Weight and Measurement Listaddit

26、ional documents for invoice-for freight calculation and customs tariffs5 Export License6. Packing ListPacking listName and address of sellerName of “Packing List”Name and address of buyerInvoice numberOrder or contract numberDate of issuanceQuantities and descriptions of the goodsShipping details in

27、cluding: weight of the goods, number of packages, and shipping marks and numberQuantity and description of contents of each package, carton, crate or containerAny other information as required in the documentary creditpacking list Shanghai Tianye Tools Manufacture Co.Ltd. 田英華田英華 SHANGHAI TIANYE TOOL

28、S MANUFACTURE CO., LTD. GANXIANG TOWN, JINSHANG DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, CHINA TEL: 0086-21-65756125 INV.NO.：TM00792 FAX: 0086-21-65756155 DATE:AUG.15,2004 P/I形式發票 NO.: T1002 PACKING LIST SHIPPING MARK: ABC S/C NO.T1002 TOKYO GOODS OFDESCRIPTIONS QTY(PCS)CTNSG.W（KGS）N.W（KGS）MEAS. (CBM) Adjustable Spanner

29、 Packed in 1 carton 50 set each.TOTAL: 1000sets1000sets20ctns20ctns10kgs200kgs8kgs160kgs0.4cbm8cbmSample sentencesSample sentencesShipping Instructions1. To be ready for shipmentWe are glad to inform you that the goods you ordered are ready for shipment. Please let us have your instructions for ship

30、ping marks and dispatch.2. To ship goods by S.S (M.V)請盡力用請盡力用“和平和平”號輪裝運我方貨物，該號輪裝運我方貨物，該輪定于輪定于5月月8日抵漢堡。請函復確認貨物將日抵漢堡。請函復確認貨物將按時備妥按時備妥Please try your utmost to ship our goods by S.S. “Peace” which is due to arrive at Hamburg on 8 May, and confirm by return that the goods will be ready in time.3. To boo

31、k shipping spacePlease book the necessary shipping space in advance to ensure timely dispatch of the goods ordered. As soon as shipping space is booked, we shall advise you of the name of the ship on which the goods are to be sent.4. To advance (postpone) shipmentIt is stipulated the shipment is to

32、be made in October. However, we shall appreciate it if you will manage to advance the shipment to September to enable us to catch the busy season.As the market is sluggish, please postpone the shipment of our ordered goods to March.Shipping Advice1. To advise (inform, notify)We take pleasure in advi

33、sing you that we have today shipped the goods under you Order No. 756 on board S/S “Peace” which sails for your port tomorrow.2. To be transshipped (at)We have pleasure in notifying you that we have shipped today by m.v. “Yellow River” 200cartons of alarm clocks. They are to be transshipped at Hong

34、Kong and are expected to reach your port early next month.3. To make a partial shipment If you desire earlier delivery, we can only make a partial shipment of 50 tons of rice in July and the balance of 50 tons in August.Shipping Documents1. Shipping documents coveringEnclosed please find one set of

35、the shipping documents covering this consignment, which comprises: the commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, certificate of origin and insurance certificate.2. To be sent throughbankThe originals of the shipping documents are being sent to you through the Bank of China.The Commercial Inv

36、oice and Insurance Policy, together with clean on board ocean Bill of Lading have been sent through the National Bank.More sentencesMore sentencesSince there is no direct steamer sailing from here to your port prior to May 15, we are extremely sorry for our inability to advance the shipment as reque

37、sted.For the goods under our Contract No. XXX we have booked space on SS “Victory” which is due to arrive on/about 10 April. For loading arrangements, please communicate with our shipping agent Singapore XXX Corporation.Your shipment should be effected in two equal monthly lots during November and D

38、ecember.We are very pleased to inform you that we have arranged for the cases discharged at Rotterdam by mistake to be returned by the first available ship for discharging at London.Sample lettersSample lettersSample letters:Shipping instructionUrging shipmentGiving shipping adviceClaim of mistakesS

39、ettlement of Non-delivery of GoodsSpecimen lettersDear Sirs, We have the pleasure of informing you that the confirmed, irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 2233 amounting to $5,000 has been opened this morning through Woori Bank.It is of great importance to our buyers that the arrival date of this order

40、 should be arranged as early as possible to meet their requirements. So you are supposed to ship the goods by the steamer “Red Star” of Fast Co., which is due to sail from your city to our port on or about May 15.Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Yours faithfully,Leeyoun 1. Shipping Instruc

41、tion 2. Urging Shipment (from buyer)Dear sirs, Referring to the contract No. 1732 covering 1,000 dozen Yuzhou brand Mens Shirts, we wish to remind you that we have had no news from you about shipment of the goods.As we mentioned in our last letter, we are in urgent need of the goods and may be compe

42、lled to seek an alternative source of supply if you cant provide the goods.Your delay has caused us much inconvenience, as the goods are urgently required by our customers.Under these circumstances, it is impossible for us to extend our letter of credit No. 2192 further, which expires on 20 August.

43、Please understand how serious and we must now ask you do your utmost to resolve this matter.We look forward to receiving your shipping advice, by fax, within the next seven days.Yours faithfully,3. shipping advice (from seller)Dear Sirs, Contract No. 1732-1,000 dozen Yuzhou brand Mens ShirtsThank yo

44、u for your letter of 12 May enquiring about the shipment of the captioned goods.Please accept our apology for the delay that has been caused by the unavailability of shipping space from Qingdao to London. However, we are now pleased to inform you that we have shipped the mentioned goods on board S.S

45、. Panda, sailing for your port yesterday directly.Enclosed you will find one set of shipping documents covering this consignment, which comprises:(1) One non-negotiable copy of the bill of lading;(2) Commercial invoice in duplicate;(3) One copy of the certificate of quality;(4) One copy of the certi

46、ficate of quantity;(5) One copy of the insurance policy;(6) Weight Memo in duplicate.We are glad to have been able to execute your order as contracted and trust that the goods will reach you in good time and prove to be entirely satisfactory.We avail ourselves of this opportunity to assure you that

47、any further order from you will receive our prompt attention.Yours faithfully,Dear Sirs,We duly received the documents and took delivery of the goods on arrival of S/S East Wind at London.We are much obliged to you for the prompt execution of the order. Everything appears to be correct and in good o

48、rder except in case No.71.Unfortunately, when we unpacked this case we found it contained completely different articles, and can only presume that a mistake was made and the contents of this case were for another order.We must ask you to arrange for the dispatch of replacement at once and are holdin

49、g the above mentioned case at your disposal. Please let us know what you wish us to do.Yours faithfully,4. Claim of mistakes5. Settlement of Non-delivery of GoodsDear Sirs，Re: Non-delivery of the Metal Box Containing Tool Kit and AccessoriesWe felt very regrettable to hear the bad news from your fax this morning, informing us that the metal box containing tool kit and accessories didnt reach your port of destination. Since the number of t