Import And Export 2008

Import and export bill of lading cargo customs f.o.b. letter of credit pro forma invoice shipping agent

Business English c.&f. certificate of origin declare freight merchandise quay waybill

English c.i.f. container f.a.s. irrevocable packing list ship

___________________ a document that is sent with goods to show that they have been checked ___________________ a document that shows where goods come from ___________________ a letter from a bank authorizing a person to draw money from another bank ___________________ a person acting for or representing a ship or ships at a port ___________________ a solid, artificial landing place for (un)loading ships; wharf ___________________ an invoice or request for payment sent in advance of goods supplied ___________________ cost & freight: includes shipping to named port but not insurance ___________________ cost, insurance & freight: includes insurance and shipping to named port ___________________ free alongside ship (includes delivery to quayside but not loading) ___________________ free on board: includes loading onto ship ___________________ goods being transported; cargo ___________________ goods or products that are being transported or shipped ___________________ government tax or duty on imported goods / the people who collect this tax ___________________ huge box to hold goods for transport - container port n. to containerize ___________________ list of goods and shipping instructions ___________________ list of goods and shipping instructions ___________________ that cannot be undone; unalterable - irrevocable letter of credit ___________________ things bought and sold; commodities; wares ___________________ to make a statement of taxable goods - customs declaration form ___________________ to send or transport by land, sea or air - also n. shipment

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