international logistic复习提要.doc

名词解释（5个10分） international logistics 22 International logistics is the process of planning,implementing and controlling the flow and storage of goods,services,and related information from a point of origin to a point of consumption located in different country. flags of convenience 264 Some countries tend to have minimal on-board requirements and taxes,many ship owners decide to fly such countries flag. open registry 264 Any ship owner can choose to have its vessel fly this flag. Cabotage 265 An ocean trade consisting of shipping between ports located in the same country. draft 31 The minimum depth of water that a ship needs in order to float. berth 32 The location,in a port,where a ship is loaded and unloaded. land bridge 42 A term coined to describe the practice of shipping goods from Asia to Europe through the United States by using railroads. binding agents 60 An agent who can make decisions that are binding on the principal;the principal must abide by whatever statements the representative has made. parallel imports 71 Goods that are sold outside the regular distribution channels of a company,usually because there is a discrepancy between the price charged in one country and the price charged in another. outsourcing 7 A practice that consists of a business contracting with other businesses to have them perform some of the operations that it used to handle in-house. SAQ（10个40分） What are the drives for international trade? P7 Cost Drivers Competitive Drivers Market Drives Technology Drivers What are the elements of international logistics? (list at least 4) P23 the issue of language and culture. international transportation The number of intermediaries(bank,insurance companies,freight forwarders,etc.) the inherent risks and hazards of international transportation. international insurance international means of payment terms of trade 8.Inventory is managed differently. When examining the port infrastructure, what items you need to check?P31 Depth of wat