本教材共10章,内容系统涵盖国际贸易的核心环节与知识体系,包括国际贸易导论、国际商务谈判流程、国际货物销售合同的订立与履行、商品条款、国际贸易术语、价格条款、国际货物运输、国际货运保险、国际支付,以及检验、索赔、不可抗力与仲裁。每章后均设有形式多样的练习题,便于学生巩固本章所学知识,检验学习效果,强化对专业内容的理解与应用。教材结构清晰、内容完整,旨在帮助学生系统掌握国际贸易的流程及相关专业术语,熟悉外贸实务操作与国际通行惯例。
本教材不仅适合高校商务英语、国际经济与贸易及相关专业的学生使用,也可供从事国际贸易、跨境业务的相关人士学习与参考。
Chapter 1 Introduction to International Trade
Lead-in
1.1 Definition and Benefits of International Trade
1.2 The Reasons for International Trade
1.3 Classifications of International Trade
1.4 Basic Concepts Concerning International Trade
1.5 The General Process of Export and Import Transaction
1.6 Relevant International Laws and Customs
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 2 General Procedures of International Business Negotiation
Lead-in
2.1 Enquiry (Inquiry)
2.2 Offer
2.3 Counter-Offer
2.4 Acceptance
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 3 Form and Implementation of an International Sales Contract
Lead-in
3.1 Formation of a Sales Contract
3.2 The Forms and Contents of a Sales Contract
3.3 Implementation of a Sales Contract
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 4 Terms of Commodity
Lead-in
4.1 Name of Commodity
4.2 Quality of Commodity
4.3 Quantity of Commodity
4.4 Packing of Commodity
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 5 International Trade Terms
Lead-in
5.1 Definitions and Functions of Trade Terms
5.2 Major Trade Terms
5.3 Application of Trade Terms in Sales Contract
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 6 Terms of Price
Lead-in
6.1 Overview of Commodity Prices
6.2 Conversion of Major Trade Terms
6.3 Export Price Management and Economic Evaluation
6.4 Commission and Discount
6.5 Price Clause in Sales Contract
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 7 International Cargo Transport
Lead-in
7.1 Ocean Transport
7.2 Other Modes of Transport
7.3 Major Shipping Documents
7.4 Shipping Clause in Sales Contract
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 8 International Cargo Insurance
Lead-in
8.1 Perils and Losses in Marine Cargo Insurance
8.2 Parties to the Insurance
8.3 China Insurance Clauses
8.4 Institute Cargo Clauses
8.5 Insurance Amount and Insurance Premium
8.6 Insurance Clause in Sales Contract
8.7 Major Insurance Documents
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 9 International Payment
Lead-in
9.1 Instruments of International Payment
9.2 Methods of International Payment
9.3 Combined Use of Different Methods of Payment
9.4 International Settlement Documents
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 10 Inspection, Claim, Force Majeure and Arbitration
Lead-in
10.1 Commodity Inspection
10.2 Disputes and Claim
10.3 Force Majeure
10.4 Arbitration
Key Terms
Exercises