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《商务英语》 授课教案 Chapter 34 Ocean Freight I. Objectives A. To gain an understanding of ocean transport B. To gain an understanding of its advantages and disadvantages are C. To get familiar with the factors one should consider when arranging a shipment D. To learn relevant words, expressions and structures II. Introduction Ocean transport has been the most important mode of transport in international trade. Two thirds of the world’s total trade volume and over 80% of China’s imports and exports now are transported by sea. It has the advantages of easy passage and large capacity, although it is comparatively slow, which is its disadvantage. 在国际货物运输中，运用最广泛的是海洋运输。目前其运量在国际货物运输总量中占 三分之二以上。中国百分之八十的进出口产品都是通过海运传输到世界各地。海运之所以 被如此广泛地采用，是因为它有许多优点。 III. Main points of the text A. Ocean freight is the most widely used form of transportation in international trade as well as the most efficient form in terms of energy. B. The factors that should be considered before a shipment is made, like distance, carrying capacity, etc. C. Things that should be done to ensure safe transport, like handling, packing, etc. D. 1. Factors like cost, safety and speed should be considered in combination. 2. The importance of the factors varies with the nature of the goods to be shipped. IV. Background and terminology 1) deliver: transport to the proper place or recipient 运送 2) carrying capacity: the maximum number of persons or things that a vehicle can carry 承运 能力 3) unit cost: