Glossary

A document transferring a container from one carrier to another, or to/from a terminal.

– Estimated Time of Arrival, Completion, Departure, Readiness, or Sailing – Estimated Time of Availability. That time when a tractor/partner carrier is available for dispatch.

A gas produced by many fruits and vegetables that accelerates the ripening and aging processes.

When used in pricing terms such as “Ex Factory” or “Ex Dock,” it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

An Incoterm of sale meaning the seller delivers to the buyer at seller’s named premises.

Notations made when the cargo is received at the carrier’s terminal or loaded aboard a vessel. They show any irregularities in packaging or actual or suspected damage to the cargo. Exceptions are then…

Abbreviation for Export–Import Bank of the United States. An independent U.S. Government Agency which facilitates exports of U.S. goods by providing loan guarantees and insurance for repayment of bank–provided export credit.

Issued in connection with documents such as letters of credit, tariffs, etc. to advise that stated provisions will expire at a certain time.

Shipment of goods to a foreign country.

A government document declaring designated goods to be shipped out of the country. To be completed by the exporter and filed with the U.S. Government.