unit2shippingstudents.doc

Unit 2 Ocean Shipping In international trade, goods are transported by rail, road, air, sea, inland waterway, etc. The Ocean Marine Transportation has won its advantages of large holding capacity and low freight, so it still makes up over two-thirds of the total freight volume of the transportation in international trade. Language focus 1 Arranging the shipment The goods will be shipped in one lot. 这批货将一次性出货。 lot:( installment) 一批货 2）Shipment is to be made during April to June in three equal monthly lots. 货物将于4月到6月之间分三批每月等量出货。 3）The goods have been packed and marked exactly as directed so that they may be shipped by the first ship available towards the end of this month. 货物已严格按要求包装妥当，刷好唛头，可让可装货的第一艘船只于本月底运出。 2 Arranging the loading 3Asking about the date of delivery When will you ship/deliver/dispatch the goods? Is it possible for you to load our goods in June? 4 Requesting an early delivery Could you make shipment as soon as possible? Could you possibly bring forward the date of shipment? The order is urgent. Can we ask you to expedite shipment? 5 Promising delivery date We assure you of prompt shipment of the goods. We’ll dispatch the goods within the stipulated time/no later than the middle of May. 6 Indicating inability to meet an early delivery I’m sorry, we won’t be able to make delivery within such a short time. It takes time to manufacture and package the goods, complete documentation and book shipping space. I don’t think I can promise you any January shipments because... It’s impossible for us to make delivery in a month’s time because... 7 Anticipating delivery We hope that the goods will arrive in time for the Christmas rush. Please could you ensure that the goods are shipped per “ Peace” sailing on October 15th. 8 Requesting prompt delivery Please could you speed up delivery so that we can catch the Spring market. I hope that the goods will be shipped promptly after you get our L/C. 9 Apologising for late delivery I’m very sorry for the delay in del