国际货代专业英语Unit2ScopeofFreightForwardingService.pptVIP

Unit 2 Scope of Freight Forwarding Service 货代服务范围 Unit 2 Scope of Freight Forwarding Service Pre-questions 1. Definition of freight forwarder. 2. According to the text, how many services do the forwarders offer on behalf of the consignor? 3. How many services do the forwarders offer on behalf of the consignee? Unit 2 Scope of Freight Forwarding Service Definition of freight forwarder Originally, a freight forwarder was a commission agent（委托代理人） performing routine tasks on behalf of the exporter / importer such as: Loading / unloading of goods （装载/卸载货物） Storage of goods （ 货物存储） Arranging local transport （ 安排本地运输） Obtaining payment for his customer （帮客户索回货款） Unit 2 Scope of Freight Forwarding Service 小练习 1. A freight forwarder is also called ( ) 【单选题】 A. an exporter B. an importer C. a commission agent D. a customer 2. The consignee refers to the ( ) 【单选题】 A. importer B. exporter C. forwarder D. agent 3. That the scope of a forwarder’s service is extended is because of ( ) 【多选题】 A. the forwarder’s willingness to do so B. the expansion of international trade C. the development of different modes of transport D. the improvement of a ship’s structure Answers: 1. C 2. A 3. BC Unit 2 Scope of Freight Forwarding Service The forwarders’ services on behalf of consignor (exporter) 1.Choose the route, mode of transport and a suitable carrier. 挑选运输线路，运输方式和合适的承运人。　 2.Book space with the selected carrier. 跟选定的承运人订舱。 3.Take delivery of the goods and issue relevant documents such as the Forwarders’ Certificate of Receipt , the Forwarders’ Certificate of Transport , etc. 接收货物，并签发货运代理人收货证明书和货运代理人运输证明书。 4.Study the provisions of the letter of credit and all Government regulations applicable to the shipment of goods in the country of export, the country of import, as well as any transit country; he would also prepare all the nec