国际货代专业英语Unit2ScopeofFreightForwardingService分析.pptVIP

Unit 2 Scope of Freight Forwarding Service 货代服务范围 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? 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） 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 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 necessary documents. 研究适用于货物出口国家和进口国家，以及中转国家运输的信用证条款和所有政府规定，并准备所有必须的单证文件。 The forwarders’ services on behalf of consignor (exporter) 5.Pack the goods, taking into account the rout