国际货运代理英语(货代英语)forwarder_English_1_to_21讲义.ppt

1 The Air waybill The AWB number is the identification of each consignment. It comprises three parts: a three-digit (三位数)prefix identifying the carrier, the main portion identifying the consignment, and the last check digit for accounting and security purposes. Each air waybill may have over ten copies. They are sent to the shipper, the consignees, and various departments (e.g., cargo section, accounting section, warehouse, etc.) of the carrier of goods. The copy marked “Original 3 (For Shipper)” is the copy that would normally be presented under a documentary credit. 2. Cargo Manifest （货物舱单） The Cargo Manifest is another document put on face of each envelope. It is listing of all AWBs put inside the envelop. A cargo manifest forms the check list for cargo handling and cargo revenue（收入） accounting. It is a source to compile cargo statistics, and is part of flight’s general declaration for customs clearance. Unit 21 Air Cargo Charges and Rates （一）基本要求 了解：Costs Elements 熟悉：Contract FAT Rates, Minimum Charges, Bulk Unitization Rates 掌握：General Cargo Rates, Specific Commodity Rates, Class Rates （二）考试内容： 1. General Cargo Rates 2. Minimum Charges 3. Class Rates 4. Specific Commodity Rates 5. Bulk Unitization Rates 6. Contract FAT Rates  1. General Cargo Rates General Cargo Rates are applicable to any type of commodity, without the restriction of hazardous consignment size. The disadvantage is that they are pitched at an extremely high level, although some discount is offered for consignment which can take advantage of the weight breaks （重量分界点）which exist at 45kg, and also often at 100kg and higher. 2. Minimum Charges General Cargo Rates are usually supplemented by provision for a Minimum Charge. This means that in most cases a shipper cannot be charged less than the appropriate rate of 4kg, even though his particular consignment may weigh less than this. On some routes minimum charges apply at a higher weight of up to