外贸英语函电 Unit 12 Packing.pptVIP

Unit 8 Packing Unit 1 1．The Function of Packing in International Trade Packing is of particular importance in foreign trade because goods have to travel long distance before reaching their destination. The purpose of packing is to protect the goods and add value to them. Packaging keeps the goods from damage in transport to the point of sale. The cost of freight is an important factor to the purchaser so the weight of packaging needs to be kept as low as possible while still protecting the goods. Generally we divide packing into transport packing（or outer packing）and sales packing ( or inner packing). 2．Packing Containers ? Bag: May be made of strong paper, linen, canvas, rubber, etc. ? Sack: A large bag of strong, coarse material for holding objects in bulk, commonly used for powder and granular materials. ? Carton: Made of light but strong cardboard or fiberboard, widely used in export packing because it is light, cheap and resilient. The carton is double walled or triple walled. Case: A strong container made of wood used for small, heavy items. ? Box: A small case, which may be made of wood, cardboard or metal. ? Crate: A slatted wooden case not fully enclosed, used for storing or shipping, usually used for large and heavy objects like machines. ? Drum: A cylinder-shaped container for carrying liquids, chemicals, paint, powders, etc, made of metal, wood or cardboard. ? Bale: A large package of raw or finished material tightly bound with twine or wire and often wrapped. ? Can: A usually cylindrical metal container. ? Bundle: A group of objects held together, as by tying or wrapping. ? Container: A large reusable receptacle that can accommodate smaller cartons or cases in a single shipment, designed for efficient handling of cargo. Used to transport goods by road, rail, sea or air. ? Pallet: A portable platform used for storing or moving cargo or freight used to hold a number of packages or pieces. 3．Neutral Packing Neutral packing is a