Unit5 Professional Preparation（课件）-《电商物流英语》同步教学（北京邮电大学出版社）

Unit 5 Shipment 目录/Content 1 2 3 4 Professional Preparation Professional Conversation Reading Grammar 5 6 Writing Culture Extension Professional Preparation Unit Objectives After studying this unit, you are able to: master basic knowledge of shipment be familiar with the dialogue related to the shipment of goods practice writing business thank-you letter Unit 5 Shipment 4 Delivering the Goods Lily: Good morning, Mr. Smith. We have negotiated the price and other items and conditions, shall we go into the issue of transportation? Mr. Smith: Right, before going to details, I’d like to have a general idea about China’s foreign trade transportation. What can you offer for the goods transporting overseas? Lily: Well, we usually deliver the goods by sea. It is easier and cheaper. These standard containers are internationally agreed as to dimensions, weight, structural strength and other features. We have been using such containers to transport goods to America, France and many other areas in the world. Professional Preparation 5 Mr. Smith: I see. Lily: The China Ocean Shipping Company, has opened more than 50 domestic and international container shipping routes. What’s more, it is faster, safer and more convenient. The time for loading and unloading has been shortened. Mr. Smith: I think containerization is one of the best transportation methods at present. Lily: Besides, other transport means have been adopted, such as multi-modal transportation. Mr. Smith: Great, thank you for all this. Professional Preparation 6 ★Practical Scene Sentences Patterns ＊I hope that the goods can be shipped immediately after you receive our L/C. 我希望贵方能在收到我方信用证后马上装运。 ＊The earliest shipment we can make is early May. 五月初是我们能够做到的最早交货日期。 ＊The order is so urgently required that we must ask you to speedy shipment. 我方迫切需要这次订货，故请贵方加快装运。 ＊We believe to be able to ship the goods to you by the end of next month. 我们相信能在下月底前将货物装运给你们。 ＊How long does it usually take you to