Unit 1 Introduction
1. 1 The Importance of Foreign Trade for a Nation
1.2 A View on China' s Foreign Trade
1.3 The Classification of International Trade
1.4 The Analysis of Foreign Trade for a Nation
1.5 International Organizations Involved in International Trade
1.6 Institutions Involved in a Foreign Trade Transaction
1.7 Laws and Regulations Governing International Trade
1.8 The Aim of the Course
Unit 2 Quality and Quantity of Commodities
2.1 Name of Commodity
2.2 Quality of Commodity
2.3 Quantity of Commodity
Unit 3 Packing and Marking
3.1 Shipping Hazards
3.2 Types of Packs or Packages
3.3 Factors Determining Proper Packing
3.4 Marking and Labeling
3.5 Packing Clause
3.6 Packing List
Unit 4 Incoterms
4.1 Introduction to Incoterms
4.2 Use of Incoterms
4.3 Organization of Incoterms 2000
4.4 Applicable Modes of Transport
4.5 Notes on Incoterms 2000
4.6 FOB Free on Board (... named port of shipment)
4.7 CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight (... named port of destination)
4.8 A Review of Incoterms
Unit 5 Export Pricing
5.1 Complexity of Export Pricing
5.2 Pricing Considerations
5.3 Costing Methods
5.4 Export Pricing Formula
5.5 Export Quotation
5.6 Price Clause
5.7 Some Equations
Unit 6 Cargo Transportation
6.1 Modes of Transport
6.2 Maritime Transport
6.3 Ocean Bill of Lading
6.4 Containerization
6.5 Transport Clause in a Sales Contract
Unit 7 Cargo Transport Insurance
7.1 Basic Concepts in Insurance
7.2 Different Risks
7.3 Different Losses
7.4 The Different Ocean Marine Insurance Coverage Under C. I. C.
7.5 Commencement and Termination of Different Insurance Coverage
7.6 Export and Import Insurance Practice and Insurance Documents
7.7 Insurance Claims
7.8 Insurance Clauses in a Sales Contract
Unit 8 International Payment
8.1 Payment Instruments
8.2 Payment Methods
Unit 9 Letter of Credit
9.1 Overview of a Letter of Credit
9.2 Parties Involved in L/C Payment
9.3 The Circulation and Characteristics of L/C
9.4 The Contents of the L/C
9.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of L/C Payment
9.6 Notes for the Seller and the Buyer
9.7 Special Letters of Credit
Unit 10 Inspection ,Claim; Force Majeure and Arbitration
10.1 Commodity Inspection
10.2 Claims and Settlement of Claims
10.3 Force Majeure
10.4 Arbitration
Unit 11 Business Negotiation and Contract Conclusion
11.1 Forms and Contents of Contract Negotiation
11.2 Procedures of Contract Negotiation
ll. 3 Conclusion of a Contract
l1. 4 Contents of a Contract
Unit 12 Performa nee of Contract:
12.1 The Procedures of Export Contract Performance
12.2 The Procedures of Import Contract Performance
12.3 Customs Clearance for the Goods
12.4 Documents Involved in Export and Import
Glossary
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