Asking the buyer to cover insurance

Oriental Foods plc
66 West Road
Balham
London
UK
Dear Sirs,
We refer to your order no. 645 for 30 cases of assorted canned foods.
We have booked shipping space for the consignment on SS Ocean Trader which sails for your port on or about 28 April.
We would be grateful if you would please arrange insurance cover for the consignment at your end.
Please telex your confirmation as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully,
Useful phrases
Line 2
We have booked shipping space for the consignment on . . . which sails for your port on or about. . .
Line 4
We would be grateful if you would please arrange insurance cover for the consignment at your end.

Notes
Para. 1
Identify the reference.
Para. 2
State what action has been taken.
Para. 3
Ask the purchaser to arrange insurance.
Para. 4
Ask for confirmation.
Comments
The letter describes the current situation regarding the order. It goes on to ask the purchaser to arrange insurance and send confirmation.
Alternative phrases
Line 1      With reference to . . .
Line 1      ... of various canned goods.
Line 4      We would like to ask you to arrange .
Line 5      ... in your country.



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