商务英语应用文写作课件刘庆秋主编 ISBN9787811344387Unit_14.pptVIP

Unit 14 Shipment The Study Purpose Writing the shipping letter 1. The specific requirement of shipment Ex. The above order is urgently needed, therefore, we must insist upon express shipment. Ex. We should be much obliged if you will effect shipment of these milk powder in two equal lots by direct steamer as soon as you receive our L/C. 2. The urging of the shipment no matter whether it is delayed Ex. We regret, up to the time of the writing, we have not heard anything from you about the order in question. Ex. We are in urgent need of these goods and have to request you to execute the order within the time stipulated. 3. The information of the situation of delivery Ex. We have pleasure in informing you that the goods under your L/C N. 371 have been ready for shipment. We will let you know the name of the carrying vessel as soon as shipment is effected. Ex. The goods of the above order have now been shipped per S.S. “East,” sailing tomorrow from the Port of London to Sydney. 4.Shipping instructions ( from the buyer to seller) Ex. The order we mentioned is urgently needed, therefore, we must insist on immediate shipment. Ex. The bright metal parts should be protected from water and dampness in transit by a coating of slushing compound that will keep out dampness, but will not liquefy and run off under changing weather conditions. 5. Shipping advice (from the seller to the buyer) The following contents should be included in the shipping advice. 1) The date and number of bill of lading 2) The date and number of the contract and/or L/C number (s) 3) The names of commodities and their quality and value 4) The number of packages 5) Total quantity shipped 6) The name of the carrying vessel 7) The name of the shipping port/loading port 8) The estimated time of departure or the sailing date 9 The name of the destination port 10) The estimated time of arrival (ETA) 11) The total value of the goods (if necessary) 12) Whether the draft drawn under the relevant L/C ha