Chapter 1 Introduction to International Trade and International Settlement 1
1.1 International Trade 1
1.2 International Settlement 3
Chapter 2 Business Negotiation and Establishment of Contract 9
2.1 Business Negotiation 9
2.2 General Procedure in Business Negotiation 11
Chapter 3 Trade Terms 20
3.1 The Roles of Trade Terms 20
3.2 The Interpretation of Incoterms-2010 Rules 21
Chapter 4 Bill of Exchange 32
4.1 Definition and Essentials 32
4.2 Parties and Acts 40
Chapter 5 Remittance 54
5.1 Introduction 54
5.2 Application 59
Chapter 6 Collection 64
6.1 Introduction 64
6.2 Types of Collection and Procedures 66
6.3 Characteristics,Risks and Bank's Liabilities 72
6.4 Finance under Documentary Collection 75
Chapter 7 Letter of Credit 80
7.1 Introduction 80
7.2 Types of L/C and Procedure 86
Chapter 8 Bond 96
8.1 Introduction 96
8.2 Types of Bonds and Procedures 98
Chapter 9 Transport Documents 108
9.1 Bill of Lading 108
9.2 Other Transport Documents 118
Chapter 10 Cargo Transportation Insurance 124
10.1 Perils and Losses 125
10.2 Marine Insurance Clauses 127
10.3 London Insurance Institute Cargo Clauses 129
10.4 Contents of the Insurance Document 131
10.5 Insurance Claim 134
10.6 Marine Insurance Business in China and Insurance Clause in the Contract 135
10.7 Types of Insurance Document 137
Chapter 11 Logistics 143
11.1 Introduction 143
11.2 Elements Concerned 145
11.3 Process of Logistics 149
11.4 Freight Forwarders 151
11.5 Role of Logistics 153
11.6 Documentation Used in International Logistics Transport 154
11.7 Current Logistics Related Issues 155
11.8 Evolution of Modern Business Logistics 156
Chapter 12 Commodity Inspection and Customs Formalities 161
12.1 Introduction 161
12.2 Where and When Inspection Undergoes 163
12.3 Commodity Inspection Certificate 164
12.4 Customs Formalities for Exports and Imports 164
12.5 Customs Duties 165
Chapter 13 Prepare for a Career 170
13.1 Finalize Your Resume 170
13.2 Expand Your Network 171
13.3 Learn How to Job Search 173
13.4 Apply and Interview Well 173
Chapter 14 Business Etiquette 177
14.1 Greeting Etiquette 177
14.2 Dining Etiquette 180
14.3 Receiving Visitors 182
14.4 Business Travel 183
Chapter 15 International Business Correspondence 191
15.1 Business Letter 191
15.2 Telegram 208
15.3 Telex 211
附录一 全国外经贸行业外销员统考外贸综合业务试题参考答案与评分标准 216
附录二 全国外经贸行业外销员统考外贸英语试题 226
附录三 全国外经贸行业外销员统考外贸英语参考答案 244
Acknowledgements 252
Bibliography 253