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E.C.M.C.A. |
Eastern Central Motor
Carriers Association. |
Edge Protector |
An angle piece fitted
over the edge of boxes, crates,
bundles and other packages to
prevent the pressure from metal
bands or other types from cutting
into the package. |
EDI / Electronic
Data Interchange |
Abbreviation for
"Electronic Data Interface." Generic
term for transmission of
transactional data between computer
systems. EDI is typically via a
batched transmission, usually
conforming to consistent standards.
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EDIFACT
|
International data
interchange standards sponsored by
the United Nations. See UN/EDIFACT. |
Elevating
|
- A charge for
services performed in connection
with floating elevators.
- Charges assessed for the handling
of grain through grain elevators. |
Elkins Act |
An act of Congress
(1903) prohibiting rebates,
concession, misbilling, etc. and
providing specific penalties for
such violations. |
Embargo |
Order to restrict the
hauling of freight. |
Eminent Domain
|
The sovereign power
to take property for a necessary
public use, with reasonable
compensation. |
Empty Repo
|
Contraction for Empty
Repositioning. The movement of empty
containers. |
Endorsement
|
A legal signature
usually placed on the reverse of a
draft; signifies transfer of rights
from the holder to another party. |
Entry
|
Customs documents
required to clear an import shipment
for entry into the general commerce
of a country. |
Equalization
|
A monetary allowance
to the customer for picking up or
delivering at a point other than the
destination shown on the bill of
lading. This provision is covered by
tariff publication. |
Equipment
Interchange Receipt (EIR) |
A document
transferring a container from one
carrier to another, or to/from a
terminal. |
ETA |
- Estimated Time of
Availability. That time when a
tractor/partner carrier is available
for dispatch.
- Estimated time of arrival. |
Ethylene
|
A gas produced by
many fruits and vegetables that
accelerates the ripening and aging
processes. |
Even Keel
|
When the draft of a
ship fore and aft are the same.
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E.W.I.B.
|
Eastern Weighing and
Inspection Bureau. |
"Ex Dec"
|
Contraction for
"Shipper's Export Declaration."
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Ex - "From" |
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. |
Exception
|
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 noted on
the bill of lading. |
EXIM Bank
|
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. |
Expiry Date |
Issued in connection
with documents such as letters of
credit, tariffs etc. to advise that
stated provisions will expire at a
certain time. |
Export
|
Shipment of goods
outbound to a foreign country.
Georgia’s ports maintain a balanced
“export / import” ratio. Examples
of Georgia exports include forest
products, kaolin clay, automobiles,
and granite. For export assistance,
please contact the Savannah Export
Assistance Center (912.652.4204).
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Export Broker
|
The individual who
brings together buyer and seller for
a fee, eventually withdrawing from
any transaction. |
Export Declaration |
A form completed by
the exporter or its authorized agent
and filed in triplicate by a carrier
with the U.S. Collector of Customs
at the point of exit. It serves a
twofold purpose: (1) Primarily, it
is used by the U.S. Bureau of Census
for the compilation of export
statistics on U.S. foreign trade.
(For this reason, an export
declaration is required for
practically all shipments from the
U.S.A. to foreign countries and the
U.S. possessions, except for mail
shipments of small value or for
those of a non-commercial
character.) (2) The declaration also
serves as an export control document
because it must be presented,
together with the export license, to
the U.S. Customs at the port of
export. If the goods may be exported
under general export license, this
fact must be stated on the export
declaration. |
Export License
|
A government document
which permits the "Licensee" to
engage in the export of designated
goods to certain destinations. |
Export Rate
|
A rate published on
traffic moving from an interior
point to a port for transshipment to
a foreign country. |
Export Trading
Company |
A corporation or
other business unit organized and
operated primarily for the purpose
of exporting goods and services, or
of providing export-related services
to other companies. |
Express |
Premium-rated service
for urgent deliveries. The Port of
Savannah offers express services
between Asia and the U.S. South
Atlantic, as well as Europe.
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