Chapter9_International_cargo_transport.ppt

Party Two International Trade Practice Chapter 7  International Cargo Transport Learning objectives 1. To learn the modes of transport,esp.ocean transportation 2. To understand the nature of liner transport 3. To understand the various kinds of B/L 4. To understand the contents of transport clause §1 An Overview of the Modes of Transport Ⅰ. Sea transportation (ocean transportation) 1. Liner transport 班轮运输 (1) Characteristics of liner transport ① Fixed sailing date, fixed route, making calls at scheduled ports (在固定的航线和港口往返航行）and relatively fixed freight rate.