Chapter 9 International Logistics

Core Words                                    

backbone	n. 支柱，骨干	inspect	v. 检验
fulfillment	v. 履行，实行	merchandise	n. 商品，货物
faultless	adj. 完美的，无缺点的	pallet	n. 托盘，货板
in transit	在途中	quota	n. 配额，定额
EXW	工厂交货	CPT	运费付至

Useful Expressions

1. International logistics focuses on those activities that are inherent to the movement of goods and paperwork from one country to another, which constitutes the basis for export and import ope-rations. 国际物流的重点是货物和单据从一国转移到另一国所固有的那些活动，这些活动构成了进出口业务的基础。

2. A complete network of global logistics is the backbone of international trade. 完善的全球物流网络是国际贸易的支柱。

      3.  Along with the increasing of quantity, scope and variety of the international trade, more mer-chants and manufacturers who are faced with great market pressure turn to more international logi-stics services than before. 随着国际贸易数量、范围以及种类的增加，更多的生产商面临更大的市场压力转而寻求国际物流服务。

      4. Please quote us your best price and let us know the minimum quantity for each order.请贵方报出最优惠价格，并告知每份订单的最低订购数量。

      5. We offer you our sugar 60M/T at US$1200 per M/T CIF New York including 3 percent commi-ssion for shipment during July and August, and the offer remains open within 30 days. 兹报60 公吨的糖价为：成本加保险加运费到纽约每公吨1200 美元，含3% 的佣金；7~8 月装运；本报价30 天内有效。