The forwarders, on behalf of the consignor ( exporter ), would:
Choose the route, mode of transport and a suitable carrier.
Book space with the 0selected carrier.
Take delivery of the goods and issue relevant documents such as the
Forwarders’Certificate of Receipt (货运代理收货证书), the Forwarders’Certificate of Transport (货运代理运输证书), etc.
Study the provisions of the letter of credit (信用证) and all Government regulations applicable to the shipment of goods in the country of export, the country of import, as well as any transit country. he would also prepare all the necessary documents.
Pack the goods, taking into account the route, the mode of transport, the nature of the goods and applicable regulations, if any, in the country of export, transit countries and country of destination.
Arrange warehousing of the goods, if necessary.
Weigh and measure the goods.
Draw the consignor’s attention to the need for insurance and arrange for the insurance of goods, if required by the consignor.
Transport the goods to the port, arrange for customs clearance, related documentation formalities and deliver the goods to the carrier.
Attend to foreign exchange transactions (外汇交易), if any.
Pay fees and other charges including freight.
Obtain the signed bills of lading (提单) from the carrier and arrange delivery to the consignor.
Arrange for transshipment (转载,转运) en route if necessary.
Monitor the movement of goods all the way to the consignee through contacts with the carrier and the forwarders’ agents abroad.
Note damages or losses, if any, to the goods.
Assist the consignor in pursuing claims, if any, against the carrier for loss of the goods or for damage to them.
11. 句子:
Choose the route, mode of transport and a suitable carrier. 句子中的:
Study the provisions of the letter of credit (信用证) and all Government regulations applicable to the shipment of goods in the country of export, the country of import, as well as any transit country. he would also prepare all the necessary documents.句中: