国际商法英文版：6 Chapter 11 Tranportation.ppt

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CHAPTER 11
TRANSPORTATION
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CHAPTER 11TRANSPORTATION
Topics for this chapter:
Trade Terms
Transportation
Inland Carriage
Carriage of Goods by Sea
Charterparties
Maritime Liens
Maritime Insurance
Carriage of Goods by Air
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Trade Terms
Trade terms are standardized terms used in sales contracts that describe the time, place, and manner of the transfer of goods from the seller to the buyer.
Incoterms are the most widely used trade terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce.
Port Santos, Brazil during offloading of containers. The risk of loss for these goods depends upon the trade terms used.
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Transportation
Handling of goods from seller to buyer:
Inland carrier picks up goods at seller’s place of business
Delivery to warehouse or port depository for customs examination
Stevedore company or ship’s crew loads goods and bill of lading issued to shipper.
Buyer produces bill of lading and crew unloads ship onto dock.
Stevedore delivers goods to customhouse or bonded warehouse.
Taxes or duties paid and goods released to inland carrier for transport to buyer.
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Freight Forwarders
A freight forwarder is a firm that makes or assists in the making of shipping arrangements.
A full-service freight forwarder can help with:
Obtaining quotations on CIF and C & F contracts
Determining the availability of ships and facilities
Estimating cost based on weight, cubic feet, value
Booking space (on ships or in warehouses)
Procuring export license
Reviewing letter of credit terms
Prepare documents and authenticate invoices
Obtain insurance and certificates of origin
Present drafts for payment
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Inland Carriage
It is common for the seller to arrange inland carriage.
The carrier will then transfer the goods to a freight forwarder at a seaport or airport.
Several regional agreements regulate transport by road and rail.
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