Unit 7 packing.pptVIP

Unit 7 Packing Lead-in Packing is one of the main business conditions to negotiate in the international business activities.It is considered as important part of export business. Packaging is of more competitive significance in international trade. Accordingly,the significance of packing has been increasingly recognized.It is absolutely necessary sometimes for a buyer to inform a seller in writing of specific packing terms or to have negotiations between the two sides on packing terms. Learning Objectives By study this chapter,you will be able to: 1.Know why to pack goods and what specific terms and conditions should be included in packing 2.Know the essential components of a letter which concerns packing 3.Master typical sentences and expressions in writing such letters Marking of Goods Shipping marks of goods are analogous to identification cards of people. They are also the essential means of identifying cargo and documents, and linking them together. 4.重量体积标志 ITEM NO. B115 QTY. 3 SETS N.W. 30 KG. G.W. 32 KG. TARE 2 KG. MEA. 100×50×50 CM. 指示性标志常用语 this side up 此面向上 handle with care 小心轻放 With care 小心搬运 Use no hook 请勿用钩 Keep cool 放置冷处 Keep dry 保持干燥 Fragile 当心破碎 Sling here 此处吊索 To be kept upright 竖立安放 Keep away from heat 隔离热气 Guard against damp 勿使受潮 Keep flat 注意平放 Not to be thrown down 不可抛掷 警告性标志常用语 Fusible 易熔 Explosives 易爆货物 Poison 小心有毒 Material Radioactive 放射性物质 Oxidizing Material 氧化物 Corrosives 腐蚀物 A packing letter is also routine and composed of three main parts as follows: 1.The opening part has one paragraph where to express thanks for the previous letter and introduce the matter of packing. 2.The second part is where to state in detail the packing instructions for the goods ordered.If necessary,the reasons are given here. 3. Express the hope for the addressee to make a response as quickly as possible. Specimen Letter 1： Dear sirs We