《国际贸易实务》(第二版)是普通高等教育“十一五”**级规划教材——商务英语立体化系列教材之一。该系列教材为商务英语专业、英语专业商务方向以及商科相关专业英语课程提供了比较完整的、成体系的教学资源。
本书是为培养既懂国际贸易业务又有相关英语技能的专业人才而编写的。全书共10章,以国际贸易实务的环节为主线,系统介绍了国际贸易各环节的一般操作规则和国际惯例。内容涉及货物的交运、包装、储运、支付、保险、商检、单据及进出口程序等。每章配有英文注释和练习题,书后附答案。
本书用英文编写而成,力争让使用者在学习国际货物贸易实务相关知识的过程中自然掌握相关的英语表达方法,在学习国际贸易实务英语的过程中掌握国际贸易实务的相关知识。

Chapter 1 International Trade
1. Reasons for International Trade
2. Benefits of International Trade
3. Problems in International Trade
4. Arguments Against International Trade
Chapter 2 Terms of Delivery
1. Vital Aspects of a Transaction
2. Purpose of Terms of Delivery and International Rules for the Interpretation of Trade Terms (Incoterms)
3. Overview of the Structure of Incoterms 2000
4. Brief Explanation of the Terms
5. Considerations for Choosing Terms of Delivery
Chapter 3 Cargo Packaging, Stowage & Marking
1. Needs of Cargo Packaging
2. Factors Influencing Types of Cargo Packaging for International Consignments
3. Areas of Improvement
4. Types of Packaging
5. Stowage of Cargo
6. Marking of Cargo
7. Packaging Clause
Chapter 4 Transport
1. Ocean Transport
2. Air Transport
3. Rail Transport
4. Road Transport
5. Containerization
6. Palletization
7. Pipelines
8. International Multimodal Transport
9. General Considerations in Cargo Transport
Chapter 5 Foreign Exchange Rate & Contract Formation & Offer & Acceptance
1. Foreign Exchange Rate
2. Protection Against Adverse Movement of Exchange Rate
3. Offer
4. Acceptance
5. Conditions of Sale
Chapter 6 Payment Terms
1. Payment Instruments of International Trade
2. Methods of Payment
Chapter 7 Ocean Marine Cargo Insurance
1. Overview of Ocean Marine Insurance
2. Need for Insurance
3. Coverage of Ocean Marine Cargo Insurance
4. Fundamental Principles of Cargo Insurance
5. Main Categories of General Cargo Insurance
6. Choice of the Right Coverage
7. Institute of London Underwriters
8. Major Types of Insurance Policy
9. Warranties
10. Assignment of the Insurance Policy
11. Premium
12. Cargo Insurance Claims
Chapter 8 Inspection, Force Majeure & Private Dispute Resolution
1. Commodity Inspection
2. Force Majeure
3. Private Dispute Resolution
Chapter 9 Documentation
1. Role of Documentation
2. Major Documents
Chapter 10 International Trade Procedures
1. Import Procedures
2. Export Procedures
3. Managing International Trade Procedures
Reference Answers to Exercises