第一篇 section 8（课件）-《外贸英语函电》同步教学（大连理工大学出版社）

/08 Situation Packing and Marking Be familiar with packing and marking clause Be able to state method of packing Be able to clarify shipping marks Be familiar with the words and expressions used in packing and marking Aims Today Packing is a part of export business.Ocean voyages may be most damaging to the goods that are not properly packed. So proper packing can prevent or minimize the damage of the shipment.Many goods have little or no form of packing and are carried loose.They are nude cargo or bulk cargo. Butmost goods need proper packing in international trade. Packing is generally divided into transport packing and selling packing. Transport packing,is also called large/outer packing.Its main function is to protect the quality and quantity of the commodity,to facilitate loading，unloading and stowage,and even to prevent pilferage. Selling packing,i. e.,inner packing or small packing, is the immediate packing that can go into market. It is designed not only to protect goods, but also to aid marketing. Background Information When talking about transport packing，the packing mark( or the marking of packing) has to be referred to. Packing mark refers to different diagrams，words and figures which are written，printed，or brushed on the outside of the packing in order that it is easy and convenient for goods’ loading,unloading，storage，inspection and discharge. Marks are generally categorized into the shipping mark，indicative mark，warning mark etc. 1.Shipping Mark A shipping mark is composed of a geometric figure, a simple code or initials. Usually four types of information are included in shipping marks: The initial letters or abbreviation of the consignee or the buyer. The reference number，such as the number of the contract , order ,invoice,bill of lading or letter of credit. The destination,i. e. , the name of the port or place of destination. The package number,i. e. , the consecutive number of each package or the total number of the shipment. Background Informatio