Group 4

1. V Th Ngc Huyn 1211210069

2. L Tun Anh 1211110030
3. Phm Cng Chnh - 1112210044
4. Nguyn Th Thanh H 1211110179
5. Trn Th Hin - 1212230026

Modes of Transport in
International Trade

Overview

Main
factors
Practice

Definition
The problem
The principle
Packaging
Marking
Shipping documents
Modes of transport
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OVERVIEW

1. Definition
2. The problems
3. The principle

OVERVIEW

Definition: Transport
The movement of people, animals and
goods from one location to another.
Modes: sea, air, rail, road, cable,
pipeline
and space

OVERVIEW

Problem: Transport has considered in two aspects

The physical safety of goods ( packaging & shipping
marks).
Correct documentation.

Payment under L/C would be affected by

these factors.

OVERVIEW

Principle:
Packaging & marking conditions should be stated
clearly in the contract.

The parties must follow these agreements and ensure

to provide adequate & appropriate shipping
documents in order to avoid late payment.

MAIN FACTORS

1. Packaging
2. Marking
3. Shipping Documents
4. Modes of Transport

1. PACKAGING

1. PACKAGING

Protection:
Absorb unintended shocks
Impacts or accidents
Protect against the elements:
humidity
Excessive temperatures
Heavy weather,

1. PACKAGING

Versatility:
The possibility of multiple stages in
transit includes:
Multiple off-loading
Re-packaging
Re-loading
Possibly storage of the product(s).

1. PACKAGING

Customized solutions:
Be as individual as the product
itself
Match the products
consistency, size and
dimensions
Be lightweight, robust, easy to
handle

2. MARKING

Helps to prevent incorrect handling, accidents, incorrect

delivery, losses of weight and volume and Customs fines.

Stand-out
color
Legible and
durable
manner

2. MARKING

Shipping
mark

Information
mark

Handling
instruction

3. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS

Export Cargo Shipping Instruction (ECSI)

Standard Shipping Note (SSN)
Bill of Lading (B/L)
Air Waybill
Rail Waybill
Road Consignment Notes

3. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS

Air Waybill: is issued by an airline when it take

overs the goods from the exporter
Rail Waybill: If goods are shipped by rail, the
railroad company issues a rail consignment note.
Road Consignment Note: a trucking company issues
a road consignment note on taking over the goods.

4. Modes of Transport

Road, rail, air and sea.

How to decide the modes of transport?
Business requirements
The destination country
The type of imported or
exported goods

4.1. ROAD TRANSPORT

- Relatively

low cost

- Long time taking

- Extensive road
networks

- Delayed traffic

- Secure and private

location of goods

- High toll charges

- Risk of goods

- Licenses, fuel costs,

regulations

disadvantages

advantages

4.2. AIR TRANSPORT

- Routing straight
line

- Having too high

freight

- Saving time

- Requiring expensive
cost

- Being more secure

- having simple
documentary
procedure

- Being not suitable

for bulky goods in
large quantities or low
value

disadvantages

advantages

4.3. RAILWAY

advantages

- Having high speed

over long distances

- Being suitable for

bulky and heavy
goods
- Being cheap

- Being unsafe for

fragile items
- Late bookings

- Being unsuitable for

short distances
- Lacking flexibility

disadvantages

- Being reliable

PRACTICE

1. TRANSLATE INTO VIETNAMESE

Any new, additional or increased freight

rate, surcharges , taxes, customs duties,
other governmental charges or insurance
premiums, which may be incurred by
seller in relation to the goods after the
conclusion of the contract shall be for the
account of the buyer and shall be
reimbursed (refunded) to the seller by the
buyer on demand.

2. TRANSLATE INTO ENGLISH

Trn b mt mi kin giao theo hp

ng ny s phi c k m hiu : s
kin, kch thc ca mi kin, trng
lng c b, trng lng tnh, v tr
nng nhc, s L/C v nhng cu ch:
chiu ny ln, xin nh tay, ch
kh ro v k hiu DHD/2012

1. TRANSLATE INTO VIETNAMESE

Bt c khon cc ph vn ti mi, hoc b sung

hoc tng ln, cc khon ph ph, thu, thu hi quan,
nhng khon ph khc do chnh ph nh thu hoc ph
bo him, nhng khon c th pht sinh cho Ngi bn
lin quan n hng ha sau khi k kt Hp ng ny s
do Ngi mua chu v c Ngi mua hon tr li cho
Ngi bn khi c yu cu.

2. TRANSLATE INTO ENGLISH

The surface of each package delivered under

this contract shall be marked: the package number,
the measurement of each package, gross weight, net
weight, the lifting position, the number of L/C and
the words: right side up, handle with care, keep dry
and the mark DHD/2012


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