致用商務英語閱讀(下)（簡體書）

Partial shipment and transshipment directly affect the interests of the seller and the buyer, so whether partial shipments or transshipment is allowed shall be specified in contract.
In case of an export covering a large amount of goods, it is necessary to make shipment in several lots by several carriers sailing on different date.Partial shipment can be accepted also for the factors such as limitation of shipping space, possible delay in the process of manufacturing.Partial shipment is called only if the relative clause like "Partial shipment allowed" is agreed upon in contract.
Transshipment in ocean transportation is the movement of goods in transit from one carrier to another at the port of transshipment before the goods arrive at the port of destination.Transshipment is essential when direct shipment to port of destination is not available, or the port of destination does not lie along the sailing route of the liner, or the amount of goods for a certain port of destination is so small that no ships would like to call at port.
Comprehension Check
Task 1: Tell whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.
( ) 1.In air and sea shipments, ground transport is required to take the cargo fiom its place of origin to the airport or seaport and then to its destination because it is not always possible to establish a production facility near ports due to limited coastlines of countries.