Project 10 Packing  By Cherry Lu

Learning Objectives:  By the end of this project, you will be able to:  ☆ distinguish the different types of packing measures and risks  ☆ use the professional terms related to packing  ☆ use the appropriate prepositions related to packing  ☆ describe the packing conditions to your customers

I. Background  Types of packing  1. Nude cargo ( 裸装 )  iron  steel plates 钢板  iron rods 铁杆  railway sleepers 轨枕  steel rails 钢枕  2. Bulk cargo ( 散装 )  oil  ores 矿  grain  coal

 3. Outer packing  ＊ Protection of goods during transportation  ＊ Better utilization of transport capacity  ＊ Convenience of handling, storing, counting  ＊ Reduction of costs and charges

balebag sack

Barrel, hogshead and drum

carton box/case/metal-lined case

Carboy/glass container

Crate/ skeleton cases

pallet

 4. Inner packing

 5. Neutral packing  Neutral packing is the one that makes no mention of the name of the country producing the goods and the name of the manufacturer on the commodity. Neutral Packing ( 中性包装 ) Specified BrandNo Brand ++

II. Task 1 Confirm Packing Conditions  Task  You are Leon ， the purchase representatives of Sunny Trading Co., Ltd. the importer of home electric appliances in Australia. You have received the sales contract enclosed by the letter dated May 15th from the exporter (Guangdong Homestar Electric Appliances Co., Ltd.) but found that the packing clauses stipulated are not clear enough. So you are supposed to write a letter to confirm the packing requirements, and then ask for countersignature and copy return.Sunny Trading Co., Ltd.Homestar Electric Appliances Co., Ltd.

Specimen Letters Letter-1  1.packing  packing instructons packing list  packing charges export packing

 2. The packing for Dubai is to be in wooden cases of 112 lbs net, each containing 7 lbs X 16 packets.  in ……,each containing 用某种容器包装，每件内装若干  尼龙袜用木箱包装，每箱装 50 打。  Nylon socks are packed in wooden cases, each containing 50 dozen.  3. We would like you to have the goods packed in double gunny bags of 60 kilos each.  in …… of …..each 用某种容器包装，每件若干  尼龙袜用木箱包装，每箱装 50 打。  Nylon socks are packed in wooden cases of 50 dozen each.

Letter 2  1. Cycles: bicycle  2. Bahrain:  巴林（一个濒临波斯湾的由低矮多沙的群岛组成国家，位于卡塔尔和沙特 阿拉伯之间。它是第一个挖掘出石油的阿拉伯国家 (1932 年）。 1861 年 以后英国为他的保护国；巴林于 1971 年独立。位于巴林岛上的麦纳麦； 是群岛中最大的城市及首都。人口 350 ； 798 )  3. Kuwait 科威特，科威特 - 科威特，位于阿拉伯半岛东北部、海湾西北 岸。自然地理方面有两个特点一个是多沙漠，严重缺水；另一个是石油资 源丰富。  4. Oman 阿曼苏丹国（ The Sultanate of Oman ），简称阿曼，位于亚 洲西南部的阿拉伯半岛东南部，它扼守着世界上最重要的石油输出通道 — — 波斯湾的霍尔木兹海峡。  5. Qatar 卡塔尔，是亚洲西南部的一个阿拉伯国家，位于波斯湾西南岸 的卡塔尔半岛上，与阿联酋和沙特阿拉伯接壤。卡塔尔拥有相当丰富的石 油和天然气资源，且天然气的总储量为全世界第三名，而国内生产总值的 人均排名则为世界第一名。

 6. corrugated cardboard 波状纸板   7. sheet plastic

 8. band 用带绑扎  9. sheet plastic 塑料薄板  10. container hire 集装箱租金

III. Task 2 Describe Outer Packing  Task  You are supposed to be an importer of machine parts. After finding some of the goods you received are badly damaged, you desire to write a letter to emphasize the requirement of outer packing.

Letter 3  Letter 3 complaint for the packing  A shipment of ready-made garments arrived on May 21. having examined the goods thoroughly, we venture to say that the packing needs improvement. For instance, the cartons used are not strong enough to protect the contents form getting damaged during transit. We have enquired of some of our clients about the packing in question. They say:  1.  1. Such cartons are easy to cut open because the cardboard of which the cartons are made is rather thin, thus making pilferage become possible.  2.  2. If and when the goods are to be transshipped at a certain port, the cartons will stand in the open on the wharf and, in heavy rains, be subjected to damage as the cartons will surely be soaked.  3.  3. During loading and unloading, the cartons are to be piled up; hence breakage is unavoidable because the cartons are too thin to stand heavy pressure.  4.  4. The insurance companies, on knowing this, will shift their responsibilities to the goods being packed in cartons not fit for ocean transportation and refuse compensation for losses.  From the above comments, you can readily see that our clients are justified in their anxieties over your packing. As far as packing is concerned, they prefer wooden cases to cartons for future shipments.  We sincerely hope that you will take this matter into consideration and make necessary improvements so as to avoid unforeseen troubles arising from faulty packing. Your early response will be much appreciated. 

 Useful expressions  1. in question  2. pilferage 行窃，偷盗  3. be subjected to 遭受  The goods are subjected to damage in transit.  该金属置于高温之下试验  As a test the metal was subjected to great heat.  4. compensation  e.g. 买方要求赔偿 120 英镑  Buyers claim a compensation of ￡ 120.  5. take the matter into consideration

Letter 4: Reply to letter 3   Letter 4 replies: 1.  Letter 4 replies: 1. The cartons we use are up to standard and fit for ocean transportation. For years we have used these cartons in our shipments to many continental ports to the entire satisfaction of our clients. Moreover, the insurance companies have accepted such packing for WPA and TPND.  Letter 4 replies: 2.  Letter 4 replies: 2. These cartons are well protected against moisture by plastic lining. Thus garments packed in them are not so susceptible to damage by moisture as those packed in wooden cases. 1.  Letter 3 complains: 1. Such cartons are easy to cut open because the cardboard of which the cartons are made is rather thin, thus making pilferage become possible. 2. Letter 3 complains: 2. If and when the goods are to be transshipped at a certain port, the cartons will stand in the open on the wharf and, in heavy rains, be subjected to damage as the cartons will surely be soaked.

 Letter 4 replies: 3.  Letter 4 replies: 3. The cardboard used for making cartons is light but compact. It keeps down packing costs and helps customers save on freight.  Letter 4 replies: 4.  Letter 4 replies: 4. Your clients ’ anxieties over packing are presumed. We are confident that the insurance company can be made to pay the necessary compensation for any loss or losses from pilferage and breakage caused by using such cartons. 3. Letter 3 complains: 3. During loading and unloading, the cartons are to be piled up; hence breakage is unavoidable because the cartons are too thin to stand heavy pressure. 4. Letter 3 complains: 4. The insurance companies, on knowing this, will shift their responsibilities to the goods being packed in cartons not fit for ocean transportation and refuse compensation for losses.

 bulk cargo 散装货  nude cargo 裸装货  obsolete 老式的，已过时的  dress-hangers 衣架  Twist 搓，捻；扭成一束

Prepositions about packing  E.g. 核桃用双层麻袋包装。  Walnuts are packed in double gunny bags.  E.g. 男式衬衫用木箱装，每箱 10 打。  Men’s shirts are packed in wooden cases of 10 dozen each.  E.g. 尼龙袜用木箱包装，每箱装 50 打。  Nylon socks are packed in wooden cases, each containing 50 dozen. in …… 用某种容器包装 1 in …… of …..each 用某种容器包装，每件若干 2 in ……,each containing 用某种容器包装，每件内装若干 3

  E.g. 折叠椅两把装一个纸板箱。  Folding chairs are packed 2 pieces to a carton.  E.g. 每双尼龙袜装一个塑料袋， 12 双装一盒。  Each pair of Nylon socks is packed in a plastic bag and 12 pairs to a box.  E.g. 钢笔 12 支装一盒， 200 盒装一木箱。  Pens are packed 12 pieces to a box and 200 boxes to a wooden case. each …… in …..and …… to ….. 每单位装某种容器， 若干单位装另另一种较大的容器 5 …..to ….. 若干件装于一件某容器 4 …… to …… and …..to ….. 若干单位装某种容器， 若干此种容器装另一种较大的容器。 6

Task 2: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:  Dear Sirs,  We thank you 1________ your letter 2_________ 20 May, 2007 and can confirm that we are still offering our range 3__________ luxury foods 4________ the prices quoted 5_________ our initial offer 6________ you.  We understand your concern 7_______ packing, and can assure you that we take every possible precaution to ensure that our products reach our customers all over the world 8______ prime condition.  9________ your information, “ Ariel ” caviar is packed as follows:  Each jar is wrapped 10___________ tissue paper 11 __________ being placed in its individual decorative cardboard box. The boxes are then packed 12__________ strong cardboard cartons, twelve 13________ a carton, separated 14_________ each other 15__________ corrugated paper dividers.

 The cartons are then packed 16_______ strong wooden crates. Since the crates are specially made to hold twenty-four cartons, there is no danger 17_________ movement 18__________ them. In addition, the crates are lined 19________ waterproof, airtight material. The lids are secured 20_________ nailing, and the crates are strapped 21_________ metal bands.  In the case 22________ consignments being sent to you, transshipment at Buenos Aires will be necessary, so each case will be marked 23_________ details required 24__________ the Argentinean authorities, as well as 25__________ your own mark, details 26________ weight, etc and symbols representing the fo9llowing warnings and directions:  USE NO HOOKS! STOW AWAY FROM HEAT! THIS SIDE UP, AND DO NOT DROP.  We hope this has answered your questions, and look forward to receiving orders 27_________ you.  Yours faithfully,