文档介绍：shipment
2006,12
Learning Objectives:
By studying this unit, you will be able to:
Know what are relative to shipment
Know the ponents of a letter of shipment
Master typical sentences and expressions in writing such letter
About B/L
It is a receipt of the goods.
It is a contract for the performance of certain services upon certain condition.
It serves also as evidence of ownership of the goods described.
The shipping advice
After making shipment, the seller should promptly advise the buyer of its effectuation.
The shipping advice usually includes:
the contract No., the name and weight of the goods, the invoice amount, the vessel’s name and the date of shipment and the estimated arrival date.
A letter of shi