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1、 Chapter 11 Transportation ContentsSummary2Outline3Questions 17Vocabulary21Part 1 SummaryThis chapter is divided into eight parts:A. Trade termsB. TransportationC. Inland carriageD. Carriage of goods by seaE. Charter partiesMaritime liens Maritime insuranceCarriage of goods by air(1) Trade terms: tr
2、ade terms define the time and place where the buyer is to take delivery, the times and place of payment, the price, the time when the risk of loss shifts from the seller to the buyer, the costs of freight and insurance, for instance, FOB.(2) Transportation: goods are picked up at sellers place of bu
3、siness by an inland carrier and transported to a seaport for carrying abroad.(3) Inland carriage: the first stage of transporting goods overseas involves an inland carrier, either a trucking or rail company, which moves the sellers goods from the sellers place of business to a seaport or airport. Ca
4、rriers are liable for loss, damage, or delay up to the liability limit set by the convention, so long as the consignment note states that carriage is governed by the CMR.(4) Carriage of goods by sea: In the carriage of goods by sea, goods may be lost, damaged or deteriorated. The bill of lading is a
5、 contract of carriage between the consignor, the carrier and consignee that acts as a receipt of transfer of goods and as a negotiable instrument. The bill of lading also determines rights and liabilities agreed between parties to an international sale contract. The consignor retains ownership of th
6、e goods until the bill of lading is transferred to the consignee. Most bills of lading today are governed by international conventions such as the Hague Rules, Hague-Visby Rules and Hamburg Rules.(5) Charter parties: it is a contract for the hire of an entire ship for a particular voyage or a set pe
7、riod of time.(6) Maritime lien: it is a claim laid against maritime property, most often a vessel, but may also be brought against other personal property involved in maritime transactions such as cargo. A maritime lien arises from services rendered to or injuries caused by maritime property. Genera
8、lly a maritime lien attaches to the property and is valid whether or not recorded. It travels with the vessel or personal property from port to port and owner to owner until it is extinguished or discharged.(7) Maritime insurance: Insurance against perils is an important aspect of international comm
9、ercial transactions. In the event of loss or damage to cargo due to hazards during voyage, an insured party will be able to recover losses from the insurer. The type of insurance required depends on the mode of transport agreed between parties to transport the cargo. (8)Carriage of goods by air: War
10、saw Convention emulates it. Four amendments to the convention have been adopted and are now in force.Part 2 Chapter 11 - TransportationA.TRADE TERMS 1.Use of Trade Terms: Sales contracts involving transportation customarily contain abbreviated terms to describe a.Time when the buyer is to take deliv
11、ery.b.Place where the buyer is to take delivery.c.Additionally:1)Place of payment.2)The price.3)The time when the risk of loss shifts from the seller to the buyer.4)The costs of freight and insurance.2.Trade Terms are not Consistently Useda.Many domestic laws define trade terms for both domestic and
12、 export sales.b.Almost all domestic laws allow the parties to define the terms themselves.1)The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods similarly allows parties to incorporate trade terms of their choosing.2)This may be done by incorporating definitions from:a)Fore
13、ign legislation.b)Private rules.1 the most widely used private trade terms are those published by the International Chamber of Commerce.a Called Incoterms.b Trade councils, courts, and international lawyers encourage their use in international sales.c First published in 1936.d The current version wa
14、s published in 2000.e This outline focuses on the Incoterms.Case 11-1. St. Paul Guaranty Insurance Co. v. Neuromed Medical Systems & Support, GmbH3.“Free” Termsa.Several of the common trade terms begin with the word “free” (e.g., free on board, free alongside, free carrier).b.“Free” means: The selle
15、r has an obligation to deliver the goods to a named place for transfer to a carrier.4.FOB - Free On Board Contractsa.Free on board is a maritime trade term.1)In most of the world its use remains limited to seaborne commerce.a)Incoterms only uses it in connection with the carriage of goods by sea.b)I
16、n common law countries it is also used for inland carriage aboard any “vessel, car, or other vehicle.”b.FOB (port of shipment) contract: Requires a seller to deliver goods on board a vessel that is to be designated by the buyer in a manner customary at the particular port.1)“On board” means that the
17、 goods:a)Have been appropriated to the contracts.b)Have crossed a ships rail.5.FAS - Free Alongside Contractsa.Free Alongside or Free Alongside Ship: Requires the seller to deliver goods to a named port alongside a vessel to be designated by the buyer and in a manner customary to the particular port
18、.1)“Alongside” has traditionally meant that the goods be within reach of a ships lifting tackle.6.CIF - Cost, Insurance, and Freight Contractsa.Cost, Insurance, and Freight (port of destination): Requires the seller to arrange for the carriage of goods by sea to a port of destination and to turn ove
19、r to the buyer the documents necessary to obtain the goods from the carrier or to assert a claim against an insurer if the goods are lost or damaged.1)The three documents that the seller (as a minimum) has to provide are:a)The invoice.b)The insurance policy.c)The bill of lading.2)These documents rep
20、resent the three elements of the contract: cost, insurance, and freight.3)The sellers obligations are complete when the documents are tendered to the buyer.a)At that time, the buyer is obliged to pay the agreed price.7.CFR - Cost and Freight Contractsa.The Cost and Freight (port of destination) term
21、 is the same as the CIF term, except that the seller does not have to procure marine insurance against the risk of loss or damage to the goods during transit.Case 11-2. Phillips Puerto Rico Core, Inc. v. Tradax Petroleum, Ltd.8.DES - Delivered Ex-Ship Contractsa.The delivered ex-ship or arrival cont
22、ract requires the seller to deliver goods to a buyer at an agreed port of arrival.1)The seller remains responsible for the goods until they are delivered.a)The seller is not therefore obliged to obtain insurance for the buyers benefit.9.FCA - Free Carriera.The F.C.A. term requires the seller to deli
23、ver goods to a particular carrier at a named terminal, depot, airport, or other place where the carrier operates.1)The costs of transportation and the risks for loss shift to the buyer at that time.10.EXW - Ex-Worksa.An “ex-works” contract requires a seller only to deliver the goods at his own place
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