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1、Shipment Introduction： Delivering goods to the buyer is one of the sellers major obligations under the sales contract. The seller should fulfil the obligation quickly, carefully and economically. Method of Shipment： In international trade, shipment can be made by sea, air, rail, truck and parcel pos
2、t. In order to deliver goods more efficiently, we also have multimodal transport and land bridge transport. The choice of shipping methods depends on the nature of the products, the distance to be shipped, available means of transportation, and relative freight costs. multimodal transport多式联运 land b
3、ridge transport 陆桥运输,Terms of Shipment： Terms of shipment usually cover time of shipment, port of shipment and port of destination, transshipment and partial shipments, conditions of shipment, etc. 1.Time of shipment Shipment during September / September shipment Shipment on or about December 15 Shi
4、pment within 30 days after receipt of the relevant L/C,2.Port of shipment and port of destination The port of shipment and the port of destination are related to trade terms. draught:吃水量 If optional ports are necessary they may be stipulated in the following ways: FOB Dalian and Tianjin, China CIF L
5、ondon / Hamburg / Rotterdam optional. Optional charges for buyers account CIF London, optional Hamburg / Rotterdam. Optional charges / fees for buyers account.,3.Transshipment and partial shipment Here are some examples of contract stipulations concerning transshipment: Transshipment allowed / permi
6、tted Transshipment not allowed / Transshipment prohibited Transshipment allowed at Hong Kong,Examples of partial shipments in sales contracts: Shipments shall be effected at intervals of every other month. Shipment to be spread over 5 months, beginning from May. Ship half of the order in May and the
7、 balance one month later 4.Shipment with conditions Shipment in ventilated / refrigerated compartment only Shipment by Chinese flag vessels only,5.Examples of terms of shipment Shipment: Shipment shall be effected within 45 days from the date of the Sellers receipt of the Buyers Letter of Credit. In
8、 the event of the Buyers vessel failing to arrive for loading, then the Seller shall have the right, as stipulated herein, to claim damages not exceeding _ % of the L/C amount from the Buyer. The Buyer, in this respect, shall furnish the Seller with the Bank Guarantee. The Seller shall fax the Buyer
9、 advising the loading conditions at least 14 days before the fixed loading time. The Buyer or his agent shall advise the Seller of the Vessels estimated time of arrival at the port of loading.,Specimen Letter 1：Urging Shipment Dear Sirs Our Order No 116 for 200 Bales of Grade 1 Wool We wish to draw
10、your attention to the fact that up to the moment no news has come from you about the shipment of the above order.,When we placed the order, we made it clear that we were in urgent need of the goods. It will inconvenience us greatly if we cannot get the goods at the contracted time in March. Please l
11、et us know, as soon as you can, when you can effect shipment of the above order. Yours faithfully,Explanation： A. We wish to draw your attention to the fact that up to the moment no news has come from you about the shipment of the above order. Shipment: c. / u. n. 1.They sent us shipments of their g
12、oods on consignment. As we are in urgent need of the goods, please complete shipment within this month.,2. The packing of your last shipment left much to be desired. 3.Please state your earliest shipment. 4.make / effect shipment 装运，装船； forward shipment期货； shipment by instalments 分批或分期装运； shipment p
13、rice 启运价格（合同中不订明价格，货价按交货时的行情来确定价格）,Comment A letter of urging shipment should at least cover 4 points: 1.Order No. / Contract No. 2.The name and the quantity of the goods ordered 3.The time of shipment 4.The need to rush the shipment,Specimen Letter 2 Dear Sirs Your Repeat Order 446 for 2,000 Units
14、of Smart Choice We informed you last month that we were compelled to suspend the production of Smart Choice because of the shortage of material.,We are glad to say that we have resumed the production with the arrival of new material this month. We are now doing whatever we can to meet the time of de
15、livery. We have increased overtime and even hired casual staff. However, because of heavy backlog of orders, we are very sorry we will not be able to make the deadline for your whole order. We are writing to see if we could deliver 1,000 units later this month as contracted and the remaining 1,000 i
16、n early October, just one week later than the time stipulated in the contract.,We are very sorry about the inconvenience. Please let us know if you can accept this arrangement. We hope to hear from you soon and thank you for your cooperation. Yours faithfully,Explanation： A. We informed you last month that we were compelled to suspend the production of Smart Choice because of the shortage of material. suspend: suspend diplomatic relations B. We are glad to say that we have resumed the p
