1.Packing containers
Bag,usually made of strong paper,
liner,canvas,rubber;
Sack,made of jute;
Carton,made of strong cardboard,or
fiberboard with double lids and
bottoms,fixed by glue,adhesive
tapes,metal banks or wire staples.
Unit 6 Packing
Case,made of wood,battens
Box,small case,which may be of wood,
cardboard or metal,and may have a
folding lid.
Crate,a case,but one not fully
enclosed,It has a bottom and a
frame,usually open at the top.
Drum; a cylinder-shaped container for
carrying liquids,chemicals,paint,It is
usually made of metal.
Bale,a package of soft goods,e.g,cotton,
wool,sheepskin,tightly pressed together
and wrapped in a protective material.
Can/tin,a small metal container in which
small quantities of paint,oil or certain
foodstuffs are packed.
Carboy,a large glass container protected in a
metal or wicker cage with soft packing
between glass and cage.
Bundle,miscellaneous goods packed without
a container,
Container,a large metal box for transport,
Pallet,a large tray or platform for moving
loads
2,Marking
----Shipping Marks,
----Special directions or warnings,
THIS SIDE UP
FRAGILE
STOW AWAY FROM HEAT
USE NO HOOKS
TO BE KEPT COOL
DO NOT DROP
GLASS WITH CARE/HANDLE WITH CARE
PERISHABLE
KEEP DRY
DO NOT STOW ON DECK
3,Specimen letter-1
Dear Sirs,
Thank you for your quotation of February 15,We are
working on it and expect to come to a decision in
about a fortnight.
As specified in our inquiry of Feb,10,and also in our
follow-up letter of the same date,the goods should be
packed in sea-worthy cases suitable for a long voyage
and well protected against dampness,shock,and
rough handling,The seller should be liable for any
damages to the goods and extra expenses due to
improper packing and inadequate protective measures.
When you pack the goods please see to it that the package
number,measurement,gross weight,net weight,the
words,KEEP AWAY FROM MOISTURE”,and the
following shipping mark shall be printed with fadeless
paint on each package:
SITC/PITC 12V 400ZC
The packing list in duplicate will indicate the gross
weight,net weight,measurement and quantity of each
item.
Upon receipt of the letter,please confirm by fax that you
will fulfill these packing instructions.
Yours faithfully,
Words and phrases:
Pack v.t., put … together into a box,bag,etc,for transport or
storing.
e.g,Our trip scissors are packed in boxes of one dozen each,200
boxes to a wooden case.
It is our usual way to pack these goods in cartons.
Packing n./v.
e.g,The packing must be seaworthy.
Please ship the goods in strong packing to ensure good condition
on arrival.
Package n., parcel,bale,bundle of things,packed together
e.g,The packages are intact (in good order,in bad order),
The packages should be marked with the lot number as given in
the order sheet.
Specimen letter-2
Dear Sirs,
We thank you for your letter of May 16,informing us of
your clients’ comments on our packing,We have
discussed the matter with the competent department
here and wish to explain as follows:
1.The cartons we use are up to standard and fit for
ocean transportation,For years we have used these
cartons in our shipments to many continental ports to
the entire satisfaction of our clients,Moreover,the
insurance companies have accepted such packing for
WPA and TPND.
2.These cartons are well protected against
moisture by plastic lining,Thus garments
packed in them are not so susceptible to
damage by moisture as those packed in
wooden cases.
? 3.The cardboard used for making cartons is
light but compact,It keeps down packaging
costs and helps customers save on freight.
? 4.Your clients’ anxieties over packing are presumed,We
are confident that the insurance company can be made to
pay the necessary compensation for any loss or losses
from pilferage and breakage caused by using such
cartons.
? Please tell your clients that their fears are unwarranted,
Nowadays,except for bulk cargo,nude cargo and huge
machinery,most commodities are packed in cartons,To
pack garments in wooden cases is obsolete,For future
shipments,we are experimenting with special cartons,in
which garments are hung on dress-hangers,These
cartons can be containerized,so that the garments will
not twist.
? We highly value your comments,which will
help improve our work,If you find any defect in
our last shipment,please do not hesitate to let us
know,We assure you of our cooperation and
await your further orders.
? Yours sincerely,
Useful expression:
1.We do not object to packing in cartons
provided the flaps are glued down and the
cartons secured by metal hands.
2.If cartons are used,please supply each
chemical in strong polythene bags to
ensure protection from damp.
3.When packing,please take into account
that the boxes are likely to receive rough
handling at this end and must be able to
withstand transport over very bad roads.
4.As the goods will probably be subjected
to a thorough customs examination,the
cases should be of a type which can be
easily made fast again after opening.
5,The cases used for packing our transistor
radios are light but strong,They save
shipping space and facilitate the storage
and distribution of the goods.
1、由于商品将采用航空运输，应用结实的、
有填充物的纸板箱以保护商品免遭震荡和损
坏。
2、很抱歉我们不能接受你方采用柳条箱包装
的提议。我们建议采用结实的、防潮木箱，
这样可以经受海洋运输中的搬运。
3、如果货物由于包装不当而造成损坏或损失，
我们将要求补偿 /赔偿。
4、当打开你方最近发来的 30公斤货物的包装
后，我们吃惊地发现包装由合同中规定的聚
乙稀改为了牛皮纸，这样使我们很难和我们
的顾客解释接受你们的货物。
5、货物基本上要采用结实的木箱，并有金属
带保护。
6、货物和精细部件会用柔软材料包裹并稳稳
地装在薄纸板箱里，再装在木箱里，装的时
候要注意货物不可能在箱里面产生移动。
7、所有箱子上刷通常的标志，但是请从第
11号开始依次排号。
8、请用模板印刷麦头，字体 4英寸高，并注
明毛净重。
Bag,usually made of strong paper,
liner,canvas,rubber;
Sack,made of jute;
Carton,made of strong cardboard,or
fiberboard with double lids and
bottoms,fixed by glue,adhesive
tapes,metal banks or wire staples.
Unit 6 Packing
Case,made of wood,battens
Box,small case,which may be of wood,
cardboard or metal,and may have a
folding lid.
Crate,a case,but one not fully
enclosed,It has a bottom and a
frame,usually open at the top.
Drum; a cylinder-shaped container for
carrying liquids,chemicals,paint,It is
usually made of metal.
Bale,a package of soft goods,e.g,cotton,
wool,sheepskin,tightly pressed together
and wrapped in a protective material.
Can/tin,a small metal container in which
small quantities of paint,oil or certain
foodstuffs are packed.
Carboy,a large glass container protected in a
metal or wicker cage with soft packing
between glass and cage.
Bundle,miscellaneous goods packed without
a container,
Container,a large metal box for transport,
Pallet,a large tray or platform for moving
loads
2,Marking
----Shipping Marks,
----Special directions or warnings,
THIS SIDE UP
FRAGILE
STOW AWAY FROM HEAT
USE NO HOOKS
TO BE KEPT COOL
DO NOT DROP
GLASS WITH CARE/HANDLE WITH CARE
PERISHABLE
KEEP DRY
DO NOT STOW ON DECK
3,Specimen letter-1
Dear Sirs,
Thank you for your quotation of February 15,We are
working on it and expect to come to a decision in
about a fortnight.
As specified in our inquiry of Feb,10,and also in our
follow-up letter of the same date,the goods should be
packed in sea-worthy cases suitable for a long voyage
and well protected against dampness,shock,and
rough handling,The seller should be liable for any
damages to the goods and extra expenses due to
improper packing and inadequate protective measures.
When you pack the goods please see to it that the package
number,measurement,gross weight,net weight,the
words,KEEP AWAY FROM MOISTURE”,and the
following shipping mark shall be printed with fadeless
paint on each package:
SITC/PITC 12V 400ZC
The packing list in duplicate will indicate the gross
weight,net weight,measurement and quantity of each
item.
Upon receipt of the letter,please confirm by fax that you
will fulfill these packing instructions.
Yours faithfully,
Words and phrases:
Pack v.t., put … together into a box,bag,etc,for transport or
storing.
e.g,Our trip scissors are packed in boxes of one dozen each,200
boxes to a wooden case.
It is our usual way to pack these goods in cartons.
Packing n./v.
e.g,The packing must be seaworthy.
Please ship the goods in strong packing to ensure good condition
on arrival.
Package n., parcel,bale,bundle of things,packed together
e.g,The packages are intact (in good order,in bad order),
The packages should be marked with the lot number as given in
the order sheet.
Specimen letter-2
Dear Sirs,
We thank you for your letter of May 16,informing us of
your clients’ comments on our packing,We have
discussed the matter with the competent department
here and wish to explain as follows:
1.The cartons we use are up to standard and fit for
ocean transportation,For years we have used these
cartons in our shipments to many continental ports to
the entire satisfaction of our clients,Moreover,the
insurance companies have accepted such packing for
WPA and TPND.
2.These cartons are well protected against
moisture by plastic lining,Thus garments
packed in them are not so susceptible to
damage by moisture as those packed in
wooden cases.
? 3.The cardboard used for making cartons is
light but compact,It keeps down packaging
costs and helps customers save on freight.
? 4.Your clients’ anxieties over packing are presumed,We
are confident that the insurance company can be made to
pay the necessary compensation for any loss or losses
from pilferage and breakage caused by using such
cartons.
? Please tell your clients that their fears are unwarranted,
Nowadays,except for bulk cargo,nude cargo and huge
machinery,most commodities are packed in cartons,To
pack garments in wooden cases is obsolete,For future
shipments,we are experimenting with special cartons,in
which garments are hung on dress-hangers,These
cartons can be containerized,so that the garments will
not twist.
? We highly value your comments,which will
help improve our work,If you find any defect in
our last shipment,please do not hesitate to let us
know,We assure you of our cooperation and
await your further orders.
? Yours sincerely,
Useful expression:
1.We do not object to packing in cartons
provided the flaps are glued down and the
cartons secured by metal hands.
2.If cartons are used,please supply each
chemical in strong polythene bags to
ensure protection from damp.
3.When packing,please take into account
that the boxes are likely to receive rough
handling at this end and must be able to
withstand transport over very bad roads.
4.As the goods will probably be subjected
to a thorough customs examination,the
cases should be of a type which can be
easily made fast again after opening.
5,The cases used for packing our transistor
radios are light but strong,They save
shipping space and facilitate the storage
and distribution of the goods.
1、由于商品将采用航空运输，应用结实的、
有填充物的纸板箱以保护商品免遭震荡和损
坏。
2、很抱歉我们不能接受你方采用柳条箱包装
的提议。我们建议采用结实的、防潮木箱，
这样可以经受海洋运输中的搬运。
3、如果货物由于包装不当而造成损坏或损失，
我们将要求补偿 /赔偿。
4、当打开你方最近发来的 30公斤货物的包装
后，我们吃惊地发现包装由合同中规定的聚
乙稀改为了牛皮纸，这样使我们很难和我们
的顾客解释接受你们的货物。
5、货物基本上要采用结实的木箱，并有金属
带保护。
6、货物和精细部件会用柔软材料包裹并稳稳
地装在薄纸板箱里，再装在木箱里，装的时
候要注意货物不可能在箱里面产生移动。
7、所有箱子上刷通常的标志，但是请从第
11号开始依次排号。
8、请用模板印刷麦头，字体 4英寸高，并注
明毛净重。
