商务翻译 -----Chapter 10 Business correspondence S.ppt

Chapter 10 Business Correspondence Translation What is business correspondence? Business correspondence is the exchange of information in a written format for the process of business activities. Business correspondence can take place between organizations, within organizations or between the customers and the organization. The overall style of letter depends on the relationship between the parties concerned. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Parties Involved in Export and Import Transaction (1) exporters (2) importers (3) shipping agents (4) railway (5) road hauler (6) port authority (7) shipping company (8) airliner (9) insurance company or brokers (10) Banks Specialists Involved in Export and Import Transaction (1) Shipping agents / foreign forwarders / forwarding agents (2) Im. Ex. Banks (3) Customs and Excise officers (4) Chamber of Commerce (5) Insurance Company (6) Lawyers Documents involved in the performance of contract 1. Financial documents 2. Commercial documents 3. Transportation documents 4. Official documents 5. Other documents Basic Documents needed in Export and Import Transaction (1) Bill of Lading 提单 (2) Commercial Invoice 商业发票 (3) Proforma Invoice 形式发票 (4) Consular Invoice 领事发票 (5) Packing List 装箱单 (6) Weight Memo 重量单 (7) Certificate of Inspection 检验证书 (8) Certificate of Origin 原产地证明书 (9) Insurance Policy (Certificate) 保险单（凭证） (10) Sales Contract 销售合同 (11) Sales Confirmation 销售确认书 Types of Business Correspondence Letters of inquiry Letters of claim/complaints Letters of application Letters of approval/dismissal Letters of recommendations Letters of promise … 商务信函的功能 信息功能 向商务伙伴提供有关公司产品的规格、性能、价格、付款方式、装运条件、保险等方面的信息； 祈使功能 通过商务信函，促成对方采取包括购买产品、装运货物、支付货款等各种行动； 法律价值 可用作规定商务往来双方的权利和义务、解决