8. When you find a satisfactory ship, please inform us of the details without delay. Then we will cable you the confirmation of charter. Yours truly , Zhang Hua 3. 结束礼词 4. 签名
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13. We would also like to emphasize that any delay in shipping our booked order will undoubtedly involve us in trouble. We look forward to receiving your shipping advice, by fax, within the next seven days. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Yours faithfully, XXX
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17. Booking Shipping Space Dear Sirs, We have 12,000 meters curtains ready for dispatch to Marseilles , and shall be glad if you will arrange for your shipping container to collect them. Each roll weighs 50kgs. As our client requires us to ship the goods not later than August 2, please quote us for a shipping container from Shanghai to the above mentioned port before that deadline. Sample Letter 2
21. Shipping Advice Dear Sirs , We are pleased to advise you that the goods under Contract No.AB178 you ordered was dispatched by S.S “May flower” today , which is due to arrive at Manila on April 12. We enclose one set of shipping documents comprising: 1. One non-negotiable copy of the bill of lading 2. Commercial invoice in duplicate 3. One copy of the certificate of guarantee Sample Letter 3
22. 4. One copy of the certificate of quantity 5. One copy of the insurance policy We trust that the goods will reach you safely and meet your requirements, and look forward to your further orders. Yours faithfully, XXX
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25. Transshipment Dear Sirs , As required in your letter of September 11, we are pleased to provide the following information for your reference: 1. There are about 5 to 7 sailings weekly from Dalian to Hong Kong. 2. Arrangements have been made with the AD line, which has one sailing approximately on the 12th every month from Hong Kong to EMP, such as Marseilles, Rotterdam etc. Shipping space is to be booked through their Dalian Agents, who can communicate with the line by fax after receipt of the Line’s reply accepting the Sample Letter 4
26. booking, their Dalian Agents will issue a Through Bill of Lading. Therefore, with the exceptional of unusual condition which may happen accidentally, the goods will be transshipment from Hong Kong without delay. 3. The detailed rates of which are shown on the 2 appendices to this letter. If you want to have the goods transshipped at Hong Kong, your L/C must reach us well one month before the shipment so as to book space with the line’s agents. We assure you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, XXX
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30. 4-3-3 Simulation of Writing Letters Order No.1235 At present, we have not received your shipping instructions. The goods are included on FOB basis. You should arrange for booking the ship and inform us of the name of vessel and the time of shipment. We would be grateful if you cable shipping instructions so as to arrange shipment soon. 1. 称呼 2. 事由 第 1235 订单 3. 正文:目前没收到装运指示,这批货物以 FOB 价成交,买方要安排订船并告知卖方船名及装运期。请求买方电告装运指示,以便卖方安排装运。 6. 结束礼词 7. 签名 Dear Sirs, Re:____________ The goods for your order No.1235 have already packed for dispatch.______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ We look forward to receiving your shipping instructions early. Yours truly, Hu Jun