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Dear Sirs, We shall shortly have ready for shipment from Shanghai to Sydney 4000 sets of fuel pumps. Each set measures 60×40×70 feet, weighing about 1000 lbs. Would you please quote your rate for freight and send us quote one’s rate for details of your sailing and the time usually taken for the voyage. sth. We understand that M.S.Victory is due to sail on 20th December, 对??进行报价 but we should like an earlier sailing if possible. We look forward to your favorable reply. due adj. 到期的，预定Yours faithfully 的 Sunshine Shipping Agency Co.,Ltd Shanghai, China Sample 2 Shipping Company’s Reply November 25, 2009 Shipping Agency n.航运公司；船舶代理Sunshine Shipping Agency Co.,Ltd 公司 Shanghai, China enquiry Dear Sirs, n. 询问，询盘 Thank you for your enquiry of November 10, 2009. shipping form n. 装运单 We wish to inform you that the M.S. Vanessa will be loading at No. 4 Dock from 5th to 10th December dock inclusive. Following her is the M.S.Victory, loading at n. 船坞，码头 No.8 Dock from 20th to 25th December inclusive. The v.停靠，泊靠 voyage to Sydney normally takes six days. The freight for the fuel pumps is 60＄per ton. inclusive adj. 包括的，包含的 We shall be glad to book your 4000 sets of fuel pumps for either of these vessels and enclose our shipping form. We book vt. 预订；登记 would appreciate it if you could complete and return it as soon as possible. vessel n. 船，舰； Yours faithfully enclose New Thomas Lines Ltd. vt. 随函附上 Sydney Australia

Section 4 Tips

Enquiry is used when a shipper wants to know the quotation or tariff for the goods to be shipped or the time tariff n. 关税 of the voyage. Enquiry can be made by letter, telegram telegram n. 电报 (cable), telex, fax, or even telephone. If you need to give more information about yourself or ask for more information, you will need to write a letter. When writing a letter of enquiry, you should observe observe vt.遵守 the following rules. First, begin with the sentence by introducing yourself or your company and tell the subject of your enquiry directly. Secondly, for each item of information you need, use a separate paragraph. Thirdly, separate adj. 分开的 keep your enquiry brief, specific and to the point; say to the point what needs to be said, ask what needs to be asked. 中肯，扼要；切题 Fourthly, write an expectant phrase or sentence, such as expectant adj. 期待的 “We look forward to your favorable/ early reply.” Last, favorable close with a complimentary phrase i.e. “Yours faithfully”. adj. 有利的；良好的； In writing the enquiry letter, remember to avoid using over-polite long, over-polite phrases and less humbleness. adj. 过于礼貌的 humbleness n. 谦逊；谦卑 Section 5 Word Bank

carrier 承运人 shipper 托运人 demurrage 滞期费 lighterage 驳运费 wharfage 码头使用费 break bulk零担货 cargo manifest货物舱单 delivery order 交货单 free storage period免费存放期 import general manifest (IGM) 进口货物清单

maritime traffic 海上运输 mid-stream 中游

port area 港区，码头区 port authority 港口当局，港务局 shipping line 货运公司 ship delivery 交船 shipping agent 船务代理人 shipping agency 船务代理公司 ship owner船东

short-landed cargo 短卸货物 entering and leaving port船舶进出港

Section 6 Useful Expressions

1. 咨询

1）Would you please advise us of the loading dates? 2）We shall be pleased to have your current tariffs.

3）We shall be glad to know the time of transit and frequency of sailings, and whether cargo space must be reserved; if so, please send us the necessary application forms. 4) Would you please send us details of your sailing and the time usually taken for voyage?

5) Please let us have the particulars of your services, including the freight charges for it.

6) We can promise you regular shipments if you quote a competitive rate. 2. 回复

1）This is in reply to your enquiry of ------, we are now sending you a quotation of our tariffs. Please be informed the quotation is subject to change on account of the situation of the shipping market.

2）It gives us much pleasure to send you our quotation of the freight rates asked for in your letter of ------

3）Thank you for your letter asking for tariffs. For your information, we are airmailing under separate cover brochures giving full details of the present rates of our company. 4） All the cargoes are payable by us and the Bs/L are to be marked “Freight Prepaid”. 5）We have to express our regret for being unable to accommodate the cargo you offered and to explain that this is solely on account of the necessary space not being available.

6) If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Section 7 Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks with a word beginning with the letter given below.

In reply t__ your letter of July 5th, the M.S. Moon is receiving g_____ cargo

from July 10th to 15th i_________, and is expected to c_____ loading on 14th. P_________ that there is no undue delay; we see no r________ why your goods should not be on b______ by 15th although this can not be g________. We suggest that the 20 cases should be d_________ to the ship on the opening day and we will do our utmost to comply w_______ your request.

2. Translate the following enquiry letter into Chinese.

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