Unit Eight: fiata

Ex.1. Mind the new words and expressions.

1. barcode – штрих код

2. to bring forward – выдвигать ( предложение)

3. dissemination, - распространение

4. distribution - распространение

5. distinctive – отличительный, характерный

6. distinguishable – различимый, отличимый

7. to enhance – увеличивать, улучшать, усиливать

8. to evaluate – оценивать

9. to familiarise – ознакомлять

10. forwarder (forwarding agent) –экспедитор, перевозчик

11. freight - груз, фрахт

12. HQ headquarter - штаб

13. institute – (зд.) ассоциация

14. liability insurance – страхование ответственности

15. logo (сокр.от logotype) – логотип, фирменный или товарный знак

16. objective, target – цель

17. to submit – представить на рассмотрение

18. synergy – совместная деятельность (успешная)

Ex. 2. Match the word with the appropriate definition.

container, logistics, agent, toll, carrier, barcode

1. a person or company that represents another person or company especially in business.

2. a group of thin and thick lines printed on products you buy in a shop and which a computer can read. It contains information such as the price.

3. a company that moves goods or passengers from one place to another.

4. a large cargo-carrying standard-sized box that can be loaded from one mode of transport to another.

5. the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods.

6. the money you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.

Ex. 3. Match the words with the similar meaning.

1. benefit	a) appreciate
2. advisor	b) expeditor
3. objective	c) load, cargo
4. freight	d) association
5. freight dispatcher	e) trade mark
6. freight forward	f) shipper
7. distribution	g) distinguishing
8. bring forward	h) advantage
9. distinctive	i) realization
10. logo	j) goal, target
11. implementation	k) dissimilation
12. forwarder	l) consultant
I13. institute	m) come forward
14. evaluate	n) freight prepaid

Ex. 4. Choose the right variant. Pay attention to the use of the word "freight".

1. freight advance	a) условие об оплате
2. freight agent	b) товарная узловая станция
3. freight charge	c) грузооборот
4. freight clause	d) доход от грузовых перевозок
5. freight dispatcher	e) аванс фрахта
6. freight flow	f) обратный фрахт
7. freight home	g) условие об оплате фрахта
8. freight-handling company	h) грузоотправитель
9. freight note	i) грузопоток
10. freight rate	j) агент по фрахтовке операций
11. freight receiver	k) стоимость перевозки грузов
12. freight release	l) грузовой парк
13. freight revenue	m) фирма грузообработчик
14. freight terminal	n) разрешение на выдачу груза
15. freight turnover	o) фрахтовая ставка
16. freight yard	p) грузополучатель

Ex. 5. Scan the text to give the answers to the following questions.

1. What does the abbreviation FIATA stand for?

2. What does FIATA represent today?

3. What are the main objectives of FIATA?

4. Why has FIATA created several documents and forms?

5. There are five Advisory Bodies of FIATA, aren’t they? Name them.

Ex. 6. Read the text attentively for more information about FIATA.

FIATA, in French "Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés", in English "International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations was founded in Vienna/Austria on May 31, 1926.

FIATA, a non-governmental organisation, represents today an industry covering approximately 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms, also known as the "Architects of Transport", employing around 8-10 million people in 150 countries.

FIATA has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

It is recognised as representing the freight forwarding industry by many other governmental organisations, governmental authorities, private international organisations in the field of transport such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the World Customs Organization (WCO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), etc.

In summary FIATA is the largest non-governmental organisation in the field of transportation. Its influence is worldwide.