3. We are very strict with packaging. We use the pharmaceutical borosilicate Type I glass only. It is with the best properties in terms of chemical resistance and stability of medicines. The sterilized glass vials are absolutely impervious to gas. They show very good temperate resistance. As to Ginko Extracts, we use high-quality amber glass vials of 100ml each with screw necks, all ready for window display.

4. We are very strict with packaging. First of all, we use the pharmaceutical borosilicate Type I glass only, which is with best properties in terms of chemical resistance and stability of medicines. Secondly, as the sterilized glass vials are absolutely impervious to gas, they show very good temperate resistance. Finally, our Ginko Extracts are packed in high-quality amber glass vials of 100ml each with screw necks, all ready for window display.

5. 装卸时间（ Allowable Laytime ）

6. If you prefer wooden cases, we shall do as you request. But a wooden case is much heavier than a carton, and you may be aware that the ocean freight is by weight but not by size. That is to say, we have improved our cartons. Our new cartons are strong enough to stand even rough handling in transit. The cartons are comparatively light and therefore easy to handle. They won’t be stowed away with the heavy cargo. Besides, we’ll reinforce the cartons with straps. Any change in packing will not cause the delay of the date of arrival.

7. If you prefer wooden cases, we shall do as you request. However, we are glad to inform you we have improved our cartons : stronger enough to stand even rough handling in transit and lighter than wooden cases,easy to handle and less in freight. Besides, the cartons are reinforced by straps and won’t be stowed away with the heavy cargo. Pleased rest assured that the improvement in packing will cause no delay in shipment.

8. Shipment

9. The shipment has arrived in good condition. Please exercise better care with future shipments. Please hold shipment to 5 July pending our instructions. There is an over-shipment of 200 lbs. The cargo has been shipped on board s.s. "Dong Feng". Can we short-ship 5 tons?

10. freight 运费 wharfage 码头费 landing charges 卸货费 customs duty 关税 port dues 港口税 import surcharge 进口附加税 import variable duties 进口差价税

11. Bill of Lading Bill of Lading Bills of lading were commonly employed in the thirteenth century. They may have accompanied bills of exchange (draft) which were used as instruments of credit Freight charges are stated in this contract.

12. Overland Bill of Lading Overland Bill of Lading the inland movement of goods by motor carrier (over the highway truck), by rail (on railroad), by rail/water, or by other combinations of these modes of transportation. International House Air Waybill International House Air Waybill produced in conformance with the International Air Transport Association’s specifications

13. Ocean Bill of Lading Ocean Bill of Lading An Ocean Bill of Lading (OB/L) is a "contract of carriage" between an exporter (principal or seller of the goods) and an ocean carrier to transport merchandise as specified by the shipper. This form serves as a receipt for the cargo and a service contract stating (among other things) where to deliver the goods, freight charges to be paid, and to whom the goods are consigned.

14. Clean B/L : A bill of lading which bears no superimposed clause or notation which expressly declares a defective condition of the goods an/or the packaging. Foul-B/L ( Unclean B/L): A bill of lading that contains a clause declaring defective goods.It bears an indication that the goods were received with damage, irregularities or short shipment. Usually the words “unclean on board” or the like are indicated on it.

15. B/L, OCEA ： the exporter consigns a shipment to an international carrier for transport to a specified foreign market. B/L, INLAND: used in transportation goods overland to the exporter's international carrier. B/L, FORWARDER‘S: issued by a forwarder to a shipper as a receipt for merchandise that the forwarder will consolidate with cargo obtained from other exporters and ship to his agent at the port of destination. Forwarder’s bill has no standing for banking purposes unless specifically allowed in L/C. Also called house bill of lading.

16. Bearer B/L (open B/L): STRAIGHT B/L: A non-negotiable bill of lading whereby the consignee named in the B/L is the owner of the relative goods. ORDER B/L : A negotiable bill of lading. There are two types; 1. A B/L drawn to the order of a foreign consignee, enabling him to endorse it to a third party; 2. drawn to the order of the shipper and endorsed by him either "in blank" or to a named consignee.

17. RECEIVED (FOR SHIPMENT) B/L : acknowledging the receipt of goods by a carrier for shipment on a specified vessel. not acceptable under an L/C unless specially authorized. English law does not regard it as a valid tender under c.i.f. contracts because the c.i.f. seller is obligated to ship the goods, and a Received for Shipment Bill of Lading is not considered proof of shipment. ON BOARD B/L ( Shipped B/L): acknowledging the relative goods have been received on board for shipment on a specified vessel.

18. Direct B/L( 直运提单） Transshipment B/L ( 转运提单） THROUGH B/L ( 联运提单） : covering transportation by more than one carrier from the point of issue to the final destination. Example, a B/L from New York, via HK, to Shanghai. ( must be a shipped B/L) Combined Transport B/L （联合运输提 单）.

19. Dear Sirs, Referring to our order No. 469 for 3,000 Electronic Calculators, we wish to remind you that the time of shipment has long been overdue. When we placed the order we pointed out that punctual shipment was of utmost importance because this order was secured from the largest dealers and we had given them a definite assurance that we could supply the goods by the end of June.

20. Your delay has caused us much inconvenience and we must now ask you to dispatch the first 500 sets under this order by air as the goods are urgently required by our customers. We suggest the use of cartons with hinged lids to facilitate opening for customs examination. You will no doubt proceed with your arrangements of the shipment of the remaining 2,500 sets of the consignment by sea without further delay,

21. and we would ask you to be particularly careful to seal each box into a watertight bag before packing into the cases. We would be obliged if you would send us by air a copy of the packing list for the shipment to be dispatched by sea, and also duplicates of the insurance policy-certificate and the commercial invoice. This will enable us to arrange speedy passage through customs on arrival of the consignment. Yours faithfully

22. Reply to the first sample letter Delay Urgency 500 sets by air, 2500 by sea on time Special packing requirement documents

23. Dear Sirs, Re:ORDER No. 469 Referring to … We regret sincerely for any inconvenience caused by the delay, owing to the closure of all the sailings under the influence of the Pearl in the whole month of June. You can image how desperately busy we were and thus please forgive us for not informing you of the situation in good time. While longing for your appreciation and highly valuing our relations, we have aired the 500 sets,packed as requested, by Flight No.234 due to reach your place on 2 th July. Relative documents are enclosed for your convenience.

24. As to the remaining 2500 sets, we assure you of our shipment in strict rotation agreed as per your packing instruction. So do the documents. Hopefully all the measures we took may minimize your loss and rebuilt your trust in us. We weigh our relationship and will pay special attention to your future orders. Yours faithfully

25. Encl. :1.one non-negotiable copy of the Airway Bill 2.Commercial invoice in duplicate. 3.1 copy of the certificate of guarantee. 4.1 copy of the certificate of quantity. 5.1 copy of the insurance policy.

26. Sentences We have shipped the goods to HongKong hence to be transhipped onto S.S. … a container ship. Despatch(Demurrage) money should be paid according to the charter party.

27. Loading rate Loading rate is 5,000 m/ts per weather working day of 24 consecutive hours, Sunday and holidays at the port of loading included.

28. Sentences Translation 1.We ‘d like to inform you that your order No.358 has been shipped per S.S. Shanghai today, due to arrive at your port in the middle of March. Detailed shipping requirements are as follows: Quantity: 3 cases Shipping marks & numbers: there is the initiates, “ABC”, in the diamond above the wording New York under which is the case number from 1 to 3; measurement and size are below the numbers.

29. 2. We believe the goods will arrive in good condition and proof to your satisfaction. Therefore we anticipate your repeat orders. 3. We ‘d like to acknowledge the receipt of your Order No. 796 of … and inform you that the goods will be shipped per S.S. Dalian in the middle of May, just within the time of shipment you stipulated. 4. Much to our regret, we have heard nothing about the shipment of the 10 typewriters under the Order No.742 of … to be shipped in April, therefore we must urge immediate shipment.

30. 5. Your order No.976 has been shipped today per S.S. Zhongshan from Shanghai to N.Y. Please find enclosed our invoice No. 7642 for US$500 and note that we have drawn at sight to be collected by the Bank of China with relative shipping documents.