外贸函电 课件（机工）chpt8 Packing.ppt

Chapter Eight Packing Section 1 Introduction Containers used in single piece transportation packing: outer packing，including Case, Crate, Carton, Bag, Sack , Drum , Bale , Carboy; and inner packing, inclusive of box, paper packet, can/tin and bottle Unitization: Flexible bag container, Palletization, Containerization of transport Shipping marks (see Figure 8-1, p.96) Indicative marks (see Table 8-1,p.96) Section 2 Specimen Documents Specimen 1: Explaining the mode of packing 事由 Re: … 200 Items of Chinaware under S/C No. 8907 Thank you for … concerning the packing of …. We quite understand your concern over packing, and our policy is to take all possible precautions so that our products reach our customers in perfect condition. Here are our packing particulars for export chinaware: 1) each item of chinaware is wrapped in tissue paper before being placed in its individual decorative cardboard box; 2) the boxes are then packed in strong cardboard cartons, four to a carton, separated from each other by corrugated paper dividers; 3) the cartons are then packed in strong wooden crates Since the crates are specially made to hold 24 cartons, there is no danger of movement inside them. The crates are further lined with waterproof, airtight materials. Then their top covers are nailed. Lastly, the crates are strapped with metal bands. We have practiced this mode of packing for years, and it has proved to be satisfactory to our customers. We trust you will find our mode of packing reliable and safe. Specimen 2: Amending the packing clause We have received your letter of 10 September, 2012, together with your S/C No. 23456 in duplicate. After a thorough review of the contract, we want to point out that the packing clause “Packing: Seaworthy export packing, suitable for long distance ocean transportation” is rather vague. To avoid disputes, we propose that packing be described in detail in the contract. We suggest that the following details be listed in the packing cla