1. Chapter 7 Packing of goods
Introduction
Types of Packing
Marking of Goods
Neutral Packing
Packing Clause in the Contract
Case Study
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2. General review of packing
Packing is to wrap the goods in certain container to protect it from damage or to make it look attractive.
Packing and marking are matters of great importance especially in overseas trade where goods are exposed to greater risks than in land or air transport.
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3. Most goods are packed in cases or chests（箱, 柜, 盒, 匣）
Most goods are packed in cases or chests（箱, 柜, 盒, 匣） . Vegetables and fruit are sent in baskets or crates板条箱: flour in sacks麻布袋, cotton and wool in bales包, coffee and rice in bags袋.
Bottled liquid e. g. wine or spirits are sent in boxes or cases lined with内衬 straw. Wine is often transported in jars广口瓶.
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4. Tea is carried in zinc-lined内衬锌 chests
Tea is carried in zinc-lined内衬锌 chests. Other liquids mainly oil are sent in drums, tanks(盛液体或气体的)大容器; 桶, 罐, 槽, 箱, 柜(如煤气罐, 汽车、飞机的油箱) , barrels大桶,圆桶 or in bottles. Large quantities of butter are sent in tubs桶 . Coal, ore, sand and timber are usually packed in simple bundles and carried in open trucks.
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5. Function of packing
Packing not only serves as a form of protection, but also facilitates loading, unloading and stowage, and prevents pilferage. Furthermore, it can promote sales.
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6. 1. Introduction Importance Features of Packing Appearance of Packing
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7. Packing should be designed to suit shipping requirements.
1.1 Importance
The buyer is under certain conditions entitled to reject the goods if not packed with his instruction or provisions agreed upon
Packing should be designed to suit shipping requirements.
Packing should conform to 符合 the regulations in the country of destination.
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8. 1.2 Features of
Packing
Packing includes outer packing and inner packing.
beautiful and durable
easy to handle
well suited for long distance shipment
waterproof/shake-proof 防震, 抗震
standardized
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9. 1.3 Appearance of Inner Packing
be modern
be small and exquisite 精致的
look attractive
be suitable for window display
facilitate marketing in supermarket
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10. 2. Types of Packing Kinds of Cargoes Shipping Packing
Marketing Packing
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11. 2.1 Kinds of Cargoes Bulk Cargo (散装货物) Nude Cargo(裸装货物)
Packed Cargo(包装货物)
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12. Bulk Cargo
Def
refer to those goods which are shipped or even sold without packages on the conveyance in bulk.
Examples
Oil
Ore
grain
coal,etc.
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13. 2.1.2 Nude Cargo
Def
refer to those goods whose qualities are more stable, difficult to be packed or do not need packing.
Example
such as steel products, metal ingot, timber, rubber, etc.
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14. Packed Cargo
Def
refer to those goods which need certain degree of packing during the shipping, storing and sales process.
Example
Most household consumer goods, TV set etc.
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15. 2.2 Shipping Packing Def: Types of Shipping Packing
Shipping packing is also called big packing or outside packing, or outer packing or giant packing.
Types of Shipping Packing
Single Piece Packing(单件运输包装)
Collective Packing(集合运输包装)
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16. 2.2.1 Single Piece Packing Def: Types of Single Piece Packing
The cargoes are packed as a single unit
Types of Single Piece Packing
According to style:
Cases, drums, bag, bales, bundles,etc.
According the material:
Cartons, wooden cases, iron drums, wooden casks, plastic casks, paper bags, gunny bags,etc.
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17. 2.2.2 Collective Packing Def
Also called group shipping packing by which a certain number of single pieces are grouped together to form a big packing or packed in a big container.
Types of Collective Packing
Container 20ft & 40 ft
Pallet:托盘
flexible container集装袋 1~4 M/T; 13 M/T (Max)
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18. 2.3 Marketing Packing Patterns for Display and Sale
Patterns for Identification of the Goods
Packaging and Description
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19. 2.3.1 Patterns for Display and Sale
piling-up pattern(堆叠式包装)
hanging-up pattern(挂式包装)
spreading-up pattern(展开式包装)
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20. 2.3.2 Patterns for Identification of the Goods
pattern for carrying about(携带式包装)
pattern for easily opening(易开包装)
pattern for forming a complete set(配套包装)
pattern for showing off a gift(礼品包装)
Transparent pattern(透明包装)
window pattern(开窗包装)
customary pattern(习惯性包装)
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21. 2.3.3 Packaging and Description
pattern
color
Description(文字说明)
name of good
brand
Quality
Specification
Usage
composition, etc.
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22. 3. Marking of Goods Shipping Mark Indicative Mark Warning Mark
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23. Marking of goods
to avoid confusion, delay and miscarriage, the individual cases must be clearly marked and numbered. The marking usually consists of the name of destination and the initials of person or firm to whom the goods are sent. 23
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24. 3.1 Shipping Mark
Shipping marks are marks of simple designs, some letters, numbers and simple words on packages, often stenciled (用蜡纸印, 用模版印刷) , that serve as identification of the consignment to which they belong.
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25. 1) The buyer’s initials, or abbreviated name 2) A reference number
The international bodies under the auspices主办 of the United Nations,strongly recommend that all the member countries should adopt the ‘simpler mark’, which is made up of the following four parts:
1) The buyer’s initials, or abbreviated name
2) A reference number
3) A destination
4) A package number
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26. Illustration of a shipping mark
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Illustration of a shipping mark
The contents a shipping mark normally include are illustrated in the following example:
WJS
PO/no
Shanghai
1/40
Buyer’s initials
A reference No.
destination
Package No.
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27. Problem Solving: draw a shipping mark according to the following description in an invoice.
Refer to the invoice of POTRANS ELECTRICAL CO. LTD P 7,
“ MARKS&NOS.
HARMAN (IN TRI)
SHANGHAI
C/NO. 1-9
MADE IN CHINA ”
MORE
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28. 2. Refer to the airway bill of AIR-SEA AIR CARGO INC. P11,
“ MARKS:
DWS (IN DIA.)
U.S.A.
C/NO. 1-3
MADE IN CHINA ”
KEYS
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29. KEYS DWS HARMAN U.S.A. SHANGHAI C/NO. 1-3 C/NO. 1-9 MADE IN CHINA
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30. 3.2 Indicative
Mark
Indicative marks refer to the use of simple, noticeable design, remarkable diagrams and simple words on the packages to remind the relative workers of the items for attention when they load, unload, carry and store the goods.
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31. Examples of indicative marks
Upward
Fragile
No Hook
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32. 3.3 Warning
Mark
The warning mark is also called dangerous cargo mark or shipping mark for dangerous commodities, which is brushed / printed clearly and definitely on the shipping packing of the inflammable, explosive, poisonous, corrosive or radioactive goods, so as to give warnings to the workers / Dockers / crew.
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33. Examples of warning marks
UN Transport symbol for substances which, in contact with water, emit inflammable gases
UN Transport symbol for radioactive substances, Category II
UN Transport symbol for corrosive substances
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34. Neutral Packing Definition Types of Neutral Packing
Purpose of Neutral packing
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35. 4.1 Definition of Neutral Packing
The Neutral packing is the one that makes no mention at all of the name of the country producing the goods and the name of the manufacturer on the commodity and on the outer and inner packages.
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36. 4.2 Types of Neutral Packing
Neutral Packing without Brand Name
Packing without the name of origin or manufacturer, nor brand name or trade mark
Neutral Packing with a Designated Brand
Packing with trade mark or brand name, but without the name of origin, nor the name of export manufacturer
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37. 4.3 Purpose of Neutral packing
To break through trade barriers and non-trade barriers of some import countries
In order to meet the special needs of cross-boarder transaction
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38. 5. Packing Clause in the Contract
Examples of packing Clause
Packing Expenses
Packing Materials
Shipping Marks
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39. 5.1 Examples of packing Clause
Specific Packing Clauses
In wooden cases of 50 kilos net each
In cloth bales each containing 20 pcs. Of 42 yds.
In new single gunny bags of 50kg each
General Packing Clauses
Seaworthy packing
Customary packing
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40. 5.2 Packing Expenses
The packing expense is included in the price of the cargo
The packing expense is not included in the price of the cargo or partly included
Gross for net
The packing material is charged for as much as the price of the goods
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41. 5.3 Packing Materials The seller supplies the packing materials
The buyer supplies the packing materials
The seller supplies the packing materials, which should be returned to the seller
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42. 5.4 Shipping Mark Shipping Mark is usually prepared by the seller
Unnecessary to stipulate in the contract
Shipping Mark can also be prepared by the buyer
Must be stipulated in the contract
Must be a deadline to inform the seller about the shipping mark
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43. 关于包装的案例分析
某口岸过去出口手绢是12打一包，后改为5打一包，而后又改为一打一盒，进而又改为半打、5条、3条一盒，结果销售师大增，问这是什么道理？
某外商欲购我“菊花”牌电钻，但要求改用“鲨鱼”牌商标，并在包装上不得注明“Made in China”字样，问我是否可以接受？应注意什么问题？
我出口水果罐头一批，合同规定为纸箱装，每箱30听，共80箱。但我发货时改为每箱24听共100箱，总听数相等。问这样做妥当吗？
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44. Ⅰ. Monomial Choice 1. 易拉罐包装属于（ ） A.堆叠式包装 B.携带式包装 C.配套式包装 D.易开式包装
1. 易拉罐包装属于（ ）
A.堆叠式包装 B.携带式包装
C.配套式包装 D.易开式包装
2. 某外商要求我方提供的货物在包装上不得注明产地和商标牌号。外商这一要求属（ ）
A.无牌中性包装 B.定牌包装
C.运输包装 D.销售包装
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45. 4. 按照国际贸易惯例，如果合同中没有相关规定，则运输标志的提供方一般是（ ）。
3. 大包装又可称为（ ）
A. whole packing B. transport packing C. sales packing D. neutral packing
4. 按照国际贸易惯例，如果合同中没有相关规定，则运输标志的提供方一般是（ ）。
A．opening bank B.seller C.buyer D. transport party
5. Cargo in bulk means ( )
A.裸装货 B.散货 C. 单件包装 D. 集合运输包装
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46. Ⅱ. Explain the meaning of the words or phrases below as requested
Container:
shipping marks:
nude cargo:
Neutral packing
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47. Ⅲ.Skill Training
If the seller sells 1000 cases of certain goods at 150 US Dollar per case. And the contract they concluded stipulated that “it allows 5% more or less at buyer’s option”
Question:
（1）What’s the clause？
（2）最多可装多少箱？最少可装多少箱？
（3）如实际装运1040箱，买方应付多少货款？
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48. Homework Review chapter 7 & definitions in this chapter
Do exercises: P200 ~ P202
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