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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
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.
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.
E.W.I.B.
Eastern Weighing and Inspection Bureau.
"Ex Dec"
Contraction for "Shipper's Export Declaration."
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 to a foreign country.
Export Declaration
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.
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.
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