Useful Expressions

• What about the package of ...? 

• ……的包装是怎样的？

• How are you going to pack the order? 

• 我们订购的货如何包装？

• What's your outer packing? 

• 你们外包装用什么材料？

• We take it as a very important aspect for consideration.

• 我们非常重视这一点。

• We take this very seriously. 

• 我们非常重视这一点。

• We attach much importance to it. 

• 我们对此非常重视。 

• We can arrange it as you request. 

• 我们可以按照你方的要求去做。

• We can do it as requested. 

• 我们可以按照要求做的。

• We must do as required. 

• 我们必须得按照要求做。

• Let's discuss the delivery. 

• 我们讨论一下交货的事吧。

• Let's talk about delivery. 

• 我们谈谈交货吧。

• Shall we negotiate the delivery? 

• 我们洽谈一下交货如何？

• to keep up with the season 

• 赶上销售季节

• to catch the shopping/selling/high/busy season 

• 赶上销售季节

• March delivery means a lot to us.  

• 3月份发货对我们很重要。

• March delivery means everything to us. 

• 3月份发货对我们很关键。

• March delivery is of great importance to us. 

• 3月份发货对我们来说很重要。

• March delivery matters a great deal to us. 

• 3月份发货对我们来说事关重大。

• The workers will have to work three shifts for it. 

• 工人得3班轮流工作。

• The workers have to work on an 8-hour shift. 

• 工人们8小时轮班工作。

• The workers will take their shift to work. 

• 工人们按班轮流工作。

• Other terms and conditions will remain the same. 

• 其他贸易条款不变。

• Other terms and conditions remain unchanged。

• 其他贸易条款不变。

• Other terms and conditions remain the same as previously stated. 

• 其他贸易条件按照先前所述。

• What's your usual practice? 

• 贵方的惯例是什么

• What's your normal practice? 

• 你们的惯例是什么？

• What's your common approach? 

• 你们通常的做法是什么？

• We usually insure the goods against All Risks for 110% of the invoice value. 

• 我们通常按发票金额的110%为这批货物投保一切险。

• We wish to insure against All Risks for the sum of $1,500 on 3 cases glassware. 

• 我们希望能投保价值为1500美元的3箱玻璃器皿的一切险。

• I want to have our new project insured. 

• 我要给我们的新工程投保。

• But the extra premium for the difference between 130% and 110% will be for your account. 

• 但是130%和110%之间的额外保费将由您支付。

• We can insure the porcelain vases on your behalf, but at a rather high premium and all the additional premium will be for your account. 

• 我们可以代你们投保瓷器花瓶，但保险费用很高，所有额外保险费由你方负担。

• We have to have the goods warehoused and insured against usual risks for your account. 

• 我们只好将货存放仓库并投保通常使用的险别，费用由你方负担。

• lead time       交货时间

• loading port       装货港

• unloading port      卸货港

• May I have your delivery time?        请问您何时可以发货？

• Can you tell me your delivery time?    请问您何时可以发货？

• When can we have the goods?        请问您何时可以发货？

• When can we expect the goods to be shipped?        请问您何时可以发货？

• I wonder if you can have the goods shipped before the end of September.

• 我希望您可以在九月底之前发货。

• Is it possible to make delivery by the middle of next month, say 15th December?

• 如果可以，请在下个月中旬也就是九月十五日之前发货。

• We shall appreciate it if you can arrange shipment during May.

• 如果您能安排五月发货，我将不胜感激。

• The shipping company has issued the S/O. 

•  船公司已经出了订舱单。

• Custom clearance should be done within 7 days.  

• 清关应该可以在7天内完成。

• Forwarder is supposed to inform the consigner when the cargo arrives at the destination port.    

• 当货物到达目的港时，代运人需要通知发货人。

• I am sure that things would go well based on your thoughtful working.

• 我相信在您细致的工作下一切都将顺利进行。

• I believe the shipment will reach you ahead of your originally scheduled time. 

• 我相信货物会于原定时间前到达你方。

• We prefer direct shipment, but if you can't get hold of it, we may agree to have the goods transshipped.  

• 我们更愿意直接装运，但如果你方无法做到，我方也同意转运。

• Transshipment adds the expenses, risks of damage and may possibly delay the arrival time.      

• 转船增加了费用和风险，并且有可能延误抵达日期。

• How long does it usually take you to make delivery?

•  通常你方需要多长时间交货？

• As a rule, we deliver all our orders within three months after receipt of L/C.

•  一般说来，我们在收到有关信用证后三个月内可交货。

• Could you possibly advance shipment further more?

• 你方能不能再提前一点交货？

• Delivery must be made by the end of October, or we will miss the sales season.

•  十月底前必须交货，否则就赶不上销售季了。

• We are confident of being able to ship the goods to you by the end of next month. 

• 我们有信心在下个月底前把货物运给你方。

• I wonder if you can have the goods shipped in early January.

• 我希望你们可以在一月初发货。

• In order to meet the season, we hope you can deliver the goods before the end of May.

• 为了赶上销售旺季，我们希望你方在五月底前发货。

• It will be hard to deliver two months ahead of time. The earliest time is late July.

• 提前两个月恐怕有困难。最早也要七月下旬才能交货。

• We have the goods in stock, therefore, we could effect prompt shipment if there was a steamer available.

• 我们有现货，所以如果有船的话，是可以即期装运的。

• Unfortunately, we can't get hold of any liner sailing for London in October.

• 很遗憾的是我们租不到十月开往伦敦的班轮。

• Good morning, this is Jelly from Toyota, and I would like to book a vessel.

• 早上好，我是丰田公司的杰丽，我想订一艘货船。

• What size of container would you like to book?

• 您需要什么尺寸的集装箱呢？

• I will send you the S/O upon sight of your booking form.

• 收到你的预订表后，我会立即将订舱单发给你。

• The goods we ordered this time are seasonal. In order to keep abreast of the sales season, we hope the delivery can be advanced to July.

• 我们这次订购的货物是季节性的。为了跟上销售季节，我们希望交货能提前到七月。

• If the goods are delivered by late July, plus the time for shipping and custom clearance, the earliest time to put it on the market will be after mid-August, that is too late.       

• 如果货物在七月底交货，加上装运和海关清关时间，上市最早的时间将在八月中旬以后，那就太迟了。

• They are now working around the clock to speed up production.

• 为了加快生产速度，他们正在夜以继日地工作。

• Taking everything into consideration, we hope you will agree to partial shipment.

• 考虑到一切因素，我们希望你方同意分批装运。

• Before we come to the point, first I'd like to know the possible date of shipment.

• 谈正事前，首先我想知道大概的装运时间。

• Also time of shipment can't be advanced too much if you prefer direct vessel.

• 另外，如果你选择直达船的话，交货时间不会提前太多。

• Because direct steamer, either liner or tramp, sailing for your port, are few and far between. Usually the shipping spaces are fully booked one month ahead of sailing date.      

• 因为开往你方港口的直航船，无论是班轮还是不定期船，都很少。通常船位在开船前一个月就订满了。

• I'm eager to know if it's possible to effect shipment during March?

• 我很想知道三月是否有可能装船运输。

• When is the earliest shipment we can expect?

• 您最早可以何时发货？

• It's very difficult for us to improve any further on the time.

• 在时间上，我们很难再提前了。

• Considering our long standing business relations, we'll make an effort to negotiate with our manufacturers again and request them to advance shipment to the beginning of April.

• 考虑到我们的长期业务关系，我们将再次与我们的厂家商量，要求他们把交货期提前到四月初。

• You must deliver the goods before April, or else we won't be able to catch the shopping season.

• 你们必须在四月前交货，否则我们就赶不上销售旺季了。

Language Expansion（语言扩充）

Asking about the date of delivery

• When will you ship the goods?

• Is it possible for you to load our goods in June?

Requesting an early delivery

• Could you make shipment as soon as possible?

• Shipment by the middle of October will be too late for us.

• The date of delivery is a matter of great importance to us.

• Could you possibly bring forward the date of shipment?

• The order is urgently required. Can we ask you to expedite shipment?

• As our users are in urgent need of the goods, please expedite shipment as soon as possible.

Promising delivery dates

• We assure you of prompt shipment of the goods.

• We can assure you that the shipment will be made not later than the first half of May.

• We'll dispatch the goods within the stipulated time.

• We will make all necessary arrangements to deliver the goods on time.

• We will effect shipment as soon as the goods are ready.

• We can guarantee delivery before the middle of May.

• Your goods will be shipped on the 6th of September.

• We have speeded up production in order to ship your order on time.

• We are confident of being able to ship the goods to you by the end of next month.

• We assure you of delivery as early as possible.

Indicating inability to meet an early delivery

• I'm sorry, we won't be able to make delivery within such a short time. It takes time to manufacture and package the goods, complete documentation and book shipping space.

• I don't think I can promise you any January shipments because…

• It's impossible for us to make delivery in a month's time because…

Anticipating delivery

• We hope that the goods will arrive in time for the Christmas rush.

• Please could you ensure that the goods are shipped per “Peace” sailing on October 15th.

Requesting prompt delivery

• Please could you speed up delivery so that we can catch the Spring market.

• I hope that the goods will be shipped promptly after you get our L/C.

• Apologising for late delivery

• I'm very sorry for the delay in delivery and the inconvenience it must have caused you.

• We are sorry the supply has run out, but further supplies are expected in a few days.

Talking about shipping/delivery time

• May I ask when we can expect shipment/delivery?

• What's you last word as to the date?

• When is the earliest shipment we can expect?

• Is it possible to make delivery by the middle of May?

• I wonder if you can have the goods shipped before the end of May?

•  I'm sorry that's impossible, it would be difficult for us to get the goods ready within such a short time.

• I'm not sure if we are able to get the necessary shipping space. 

• No problem. We can deliver that from stock to meet your requirement. 

•  We can guarantee delivery before May, 10th.

Talking about advancing the delivery

• Could you do something to advance your shipment?

• Could you do something to speed up the delivery?

• We'd like them to be there in time for our Christmas sales.

• By all means please make sure that your manufacturer can deliver the goods next month. 

• If you could advance the delivery two weeks earlier, everything will be fine.

  Talking about shipping advice

• As for the terms of contract, we will forward you by airmail a full set of non-negotiable documents immediately after the goods are loaded.

• We shall book shipping space in that vessel on receipt of your L/C amendment. 

• Will you advise our customers of shipment when the goods are loaded on board.

• Would you please handle all the shipping formalities and insurance,and send us copies of the bill of lading, the commercial invoice, and their insurance certificate?

• As soon as shipping space is booked, we shall advise you of the name of the ship.

  Talking about mode of shipment

• Since there is no direct vessel, we have to arrange combined transport by rail and by sea. 

• I propose multi-modal transport by rail and by sea.

• Combined transport may cause a delay in shipment or even a complete loss of the goods. Besides, the formalities are too complicated.

• As for delivery, our manufacturer suggests transportation by long distance truck.

• Air freight cost will be higher and that will affect the retail price. Moreover,we need to book the air space far in advance. I'm afraid it is too late now.

• Air freight is the quickest way to make the shipment. And it is particularly suitable for the flowers that can easily go wither.

  Talking about transshipment and partial shipment

• How about partial shipment? We can ship one third of the goods in October and the balance in November.

• To make it easier for us to get the goods ready for shipment, we hope that partial shipment is allowed.

• This shipment is to be made in three equal monthly lots.

• We'll effect two equal monthly shipments during Feb./Mar. 2007, transshipment at Singapore.

• Don't you think it's acceptable to have the goods transshipped at Hong Kong?

• Transshipment will add to the cost and risk. We think direct shipment is better. 

• How about Los Angeles as an optional port of destination?

  On urging the shipment

• We are anxious about the September shipment So far we haven't received your shipping advice.

• We can tell you explicitly we'll cancel our order in case of any further delay. 

• You know we must have the goods ready for the Christmas rush.

• Since the selling season is approaching, we wish you could advance shipment to the end of this month.

• If you cannot ship the goods punctually we'll lose belief in your credibility.

• We will hasten effecting the shipment of the goods to ensure that you can catch the sales season.

• You may take it from me that we willeffect the shipment as soon as possible.

  On shipping advice

• I'm glad to tell you the goods under your order No. 3456 are ready for shipment. 

• We should be pleased to know the time for transit and frequency of sailings.

• I'm sorry to tell you that we are unable to give you a definite date of shipment for the time being.

• We have chartered a ship of about 10,000 tons for single voyage form New York to your port. 

• We have shipped the goods by S.S. "New Star", which is scheduled to sail for your port on June 15.

• The goods, to be transshipped in Hong Kong, are expected to reach your port on September 27.