Chapter 1 Logistics in Different Parts of the World 1
Section One Introduction of International Logistics 1
Section Two Understanding Cultural Differences 3
Section Three Logistical Development in Different Nations 6
Section Four Trader Blocs 26
Chapter 2 Seaports,Airports,Canals and Tunnels 31
Section One Seaports 31
Section Two Airports 39
Section Three Canals,Tunnels,and Bridges 46
Chapter 3 General Procedures of Export and Import Transaction 51
Section One Procedures of Export and Import Transaction 51
Section Two Business Negotiation 58
Chapter 4 Sale and Purchase Contract in International Transaction 69
Section One Definition of the Contract 70
Section Two Formation of Contract 75
Chapter 5 Trade Terms 89
Section One What is Trade Terms 90
Section Two Components of Trade Term 92
Section Three Incoterms 94
Section Four Six Main Trade Terms in Incoterms 97
Section Five Other Trade Terms 105
Chapter 6 Packing and Marking of Goods 112
Section One The Function of Packing 113
Section Two Category of Packing 117
Section Three Marking of Package 124
Chapter 7 Delivery of Goods 131
Section One Methods of the Delivery 132
Section Two Delivery Conditions 147
Section Three Shipping Documents 154
Chapter 8 Payment of Goods 184
Section One Means of Payment in International Trade 185
Section Two Modes of International Payment 195
Chapter 9 Future Issues in International Logistics 224