• THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE & LAW REVIEW
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• v.54
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• pp.123-144
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• 2012

Seller shall deliver the goods with a perfect condition of packing or container in international trade. Unless otherwise seller shall warranty that the goods arrive at destination with a safe and economic value. Buyer may ask packing is to be made in specific condition or refuse to accept when the packing is not made in accordance with trade customs between among merchants. Especially packing is to be considered under the local law and process. Sometimes tax will be added to specific condition of packing for example glasses, metal sheet or others. Warning signs shall be included as form of both words and diagrams, and be in form of ensuring understanding in the local market. Wide range of warning signs can be used for communications and understanding of packing. Packing of a product can usefully symbolize a range of product information, or any relevant warnings, and give an opportunity for displaying messages of promoting the company and the goods. The seller may choose the best method to maintain its value but find a way to reduce packing cost, size for convenience during delivery, design, and local customs. There are many things to be considered for packing to seller. The purpose of packing is to protect the goods itself and to maintain its economic value during storage, delivery, transshipment, and distribution to end users.

• Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.66-74
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• 2008

Warranty contracting for pavements construction has been widely used in Europeans countries, Japan, and the U.S. and the benefits of warranty contract has been proven. This research investigated the European, U.S., and Japanese warranty contract policies and compared pros and cons. The most appropriate warranty contract policy solution is developed to fit in the Korean construction industry culture. Three main conclusions have been developed in this study: (1) performance specifications should be developed; (2) the systematic method is required to estimate the appropriate costs of performance bond and warranty period, etc.; and (3) short and long term plans for adopting performance warranty contract in Korea are suggested.