商务英语包装packing.pptVIP

Unit Seven Packing 1.What is the purpose of packing? Packing is of great importance in foreign trade. It may be appropriately said that packing is to goods as what clothing is to man. The ultimate purpose of packing is to keep the transported goods in prefect condition with nothing missing on arrival. Good packing must be able to stand the roughest transportation. 2.What are the two styles of packing ? Packing can be divided into transport packing (usually known as outer packing) and sales packing (usually known as inner packing). Transport packing is done mainly to keep the goods safe and sound during transportation. It must not only be soiled enough to prevent the packed goods from any damage, but also pilferage-proof, easy to store, convenient to load and unload. Sales packing is done mainly to push sales. 3.Marking According to the uses of the packing mark, it can be divided into: * shipping mark （运输标志，又称：唛头） * Indicative mark（指示性标志） *Warning mark（警告性标志） * Weight/Volume Marks （重量、体积标志） * Original mark （Marks of Origin)（产地标志） what is shipping marks? Packing must be strikingly marked. Conventionally, outer packing marks mainly include transport marks, directive marks and warning marks. Transport marks consist of 1). consignors or consignees code name; 2). number of the contract or the L/C 3). the port of destination; 4). numbers of the packed goods; and sometimes weight and dimensions, all of which can greatly facilitate identification and transportation, e.g. ( Picture No.1) A shipping mark An example ABC New York Nos. 1-600 80MST-6997 The consignee→ destination→ The first one of the total 600 packages→ The contract number→ ← The total 600 packages ← Triangle-shaped shipping mark THIS WAY UP KEEP DPY FRAGILE Indicative marks EXPLOSIVE INFLAMMABLE GAS POISON GAS Warning marks  The length /width /height of ....is .. It is 20cms high/long/wide 1x 20ft 1x 40ft 40ft H.Q 4.