【答案解析】(a)(i)Bill of lading
The bill of lading is a receipt
for, and document of title to, the goods.
It is legal
evidence of a contract of carriage for the goods dispatched by sea and
land.
It is usually an essential document for insurance
claims.
(ii)Certificate of insurance
A document which shows the policy covering the goods being
delivered.
It states the type of insurance, the
risks involved and the amount covered.
The goods
covered and the amount of value stated in the certificate must be consistent
with the contents of other documents.
It must
describe the date of the policy covered with the amount at least equivalent to
the CIF value of the goods.
(iii)Certificate of
Origin
It provides evidence of the origin of the
goods, i.e., where the goods are produced.
It is
used by the importing authorities to determine the applicable tariff
rates.
It is not required unless the buyer or the
buyer's country requests it.
(iv)Combined Shipment Document
It describes
the transfer of goods from one mode of transport to another.
It is usually drawn together with the bill of lading or the air
waybill.
The document is needed for transshipment.
(b)Comparisons between
financial lease and operating lease:
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Financial lease |
Operating lease |
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Lessor's responsibilities |
The financing of facilities |
Facilities' maintenance and servicing |
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Lessee's responsibilities |
Possession of the facilities such as insurance coverage,
maintenance and taxation |
Make lease payments when using the
facilities |