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Shipment 装 运 Dialogue 1 A: Now we have settled the terms of payment. Is it possible to effect shipment during September? B: I don’t think we can. A: Then when is the earliest we can expect shipment? B: By the middle of October, I think. A: That’s too late. You see, November is the season for this commodity in our market, and our Customs formalities are rather complicated. B: I understand. A: Besides, the flow through the marketing channels and the red tape involved take at least a couple of weeks. Thus, after shipment it will be four to five weeks altogether before the goods can reach our retailers. The goods must therefore be shipped before October;otherwise we won’t be in time for the selling season. B: But our factories are fully committed for the third quarter. In fact, many of our clients are placing orders for delivery in the fourth quarter. A: Mr. Brown, you certainly realize that the time of delivery is a matter of great importance to us. If we place our goods on the market at a time when all other importers have already sold their goods at profitable prices, we shall lose out. B: I see your point. However, we have done more business this year than any of the previous years. I am very sorry to say that we cannot advance the time of delivery. A: That’s too bad, but I sincerely hope you will give our request your special consideration. B: You may take it from me that the last thing we want to do is to disappoint an old customer like you. But the fact remains that our manufacturers have a heavy backlog on their hands. A: But can’t you find some way to get round your producers for an earlier delivery? Make a special effort, please. A timely delivery means a lot to us. B: All right. We’ll get in touch with our producers and see what they have to say. ? Dialogue 2 A: It has just occurred to me that there is still another possibility to ensure a prompt delivery of the goods. B: And that is? A: How about making Hong Kong the port of shipment inst