Freight, shipping and chartering glossary
| Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Embargo |
The ban on the import or export of specific goods from the country. |
| Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) |
Surcharge associated with the transfer of data between computer programs of various companies in a standardized form. |
| EXW (Ex Works Incoterm) |
The meaning of it is that the recipient takes the goods from the premises of the supplier, it can be a store, warehouse, etc. The supplier does not bear any obligations, except for the shipment of goods. All costs are borne by the recipient. |
| Export Sales Contract |
The initial document in any international transaction; it details the specifics of the sales agreement between the buyer and seller. |
| Export License |
A document issued by a government authorizing the export of certain goods. |
| Export Declaration |
A form submitted by an exporter at the port of export with information about the goods being shipped, including type, number, and value. |
| Export Broker |
A person acting as an intermediary between a seller and a buyer for a fee received during any transaction. |
| Expediting |
An agreement under which one party (freight forwarder) undertakes, at the expense of the other party (customer), to send or receive goods belonging to the customer, perform other related activities, and the customer to hand over for shipment, receive goods and pay forwarder services. |
| Expedited Freight |
Freight, which streamlines processes and only ties in with faster ocean and trucking services. |
| Exclusive Patronage Agreements |
The freight rate applies to goods shipped by a firm that has entered into an exclusive patronage agreement with the shipowner’s cartel. By this contract, the consignor agrees to use only the cartel's vessels and is granted preferential freight rates. |
| Exception Rate |
A deviation or exception to the published class rate for a shipment of cargo. |
| Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) |
A required document when transferring a cargo container from one vessel to another or to/from a shipping terminal. |
| Equipment |
Carriers use to facilitate their transportation services. Include containers, trucks, chassis, vessels, and airplanes, among others. |
| Entry Form |
The document that must be filed with Customs to obtain the release of imported goods and to allow the collection of duties and statistics. Also called a Customs Entry Form or Entry. |
| Emergency Rail Service (ERS) |
Surcharge associated with expedited rail service. |
| Embargo |
The ban on the import or export of specific goods from the country. |
| Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) |
Surcharge associated with the transfer of data between computer programs of various companies in a standardized form. |
| EXW (Ex Works Incoterm) |
The meaning of it is that the recipient takes the goods from the premises of the supplier, it can be a store, warehouse, etc. The supplier does not bear any obligations, except for the shipment of goods. All costs are borne by the recipient. |
| Export Sales Contract |
The initial document in any international transaction; it details the specifics of the sales agreement between the buyer and seller. |
| Export License |
A document issued by a government authorizing the export of certain goods. |
| Export Declaration |
A form submitted by an exporter at the port of export with information about the goods being shipped, including type, number, and value. |
| Export Broker |
A person acting as an intermediary between a seller and a buyer for a fee received during any transaction. |
| Expediting |
An agreement under which one party (freight forwarder) undertakes, at the expense of the other party (customer), to send or receive goods belonging to the customer, perform other related activities, and the customer to hand over for shipment, receive goods and pay forwarder services. |
| Expedited Freight |
Freight, which streamlines processes and only ties in with faster ocean and trucking services. |
| Exclusive Patronage Agreements |
The freight rate applies to goods shipped by a firm that has entered into an exclusive patronage agreement with the shipowner’s cartel. By this contract, the consignor agrees to use only the cartel's vessels and is granted preferential freight rates. |
| Exception Rate |
A deviation or exception to the published class rate for a shipment of cargo. |
| Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) |
A required document when transferring a cargo container from one vessel to another or to/from a shipping terminal. |
| Equipment |
Carriers use to facilitate their transportation services. Include containers, trucks, chassis, vessels, and airplanes, among others. |
| Entry Form |
The document that must be filed with Customs to obtain the release of imported goods and to allow the collection of duties and statistics. Also called a Customs Entry Form or Entry. |
| Emergency Rail Service (ERS) |
Surcharge associated with expedited rail service. |
| Embargo |
The ban on the import or export of specific goods from the country. |
| Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) |
Surcharge associated with the transfer of data between computer programs of various companies in a standardized form. |
| Exception Rate |
A deviation or exception to the published class rate for a shipment of cargo. |
| Entry Form |
The document that must be filed with Customs to obtain the release of imported goods and to allow the collection of duties and statistics. Also called a Customs Entry Form or Entry. |
| Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) |
A required document when transferring a cargo container from one vessel to another or to/from a shipping terminal. |
| Expedited Freight |
Freight, which streamlines processes and only ties in with faster ocean and trucking services. |
| Export Broker |
A person acting as an intermediary between a seller and a buyer for a fee received during any transaction. |
| Export License |
A document issued by a government authorizing the export of certain goods. |
| EXW (Ex Works Incoterm) |
The meaning of it is that the recipient takes the goods from the premises of the supplier, it can be a store, warehouse, etc. The supplier does not bear any obligations, except for the shipment of goods. All costs are borne by the recipient. |
| Export Declaration |
A form submitted by an exporter at the port of export with information about the goods being shipped, including type, number, and value. |
| Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) |
Surcharge associated with the transfer of data between computer programs of various companies in a standardized form. |
| Embargo |
The ban on the import or export of specific goods from the country. |
| Emergency Rail Service (ERS) |
Surcharge associated with expedited rail service. |
| Export Sales Contract |
The initial document in any international transaction; it details the specifics of the sales agreement between the buyer and seller. |
| Equipment |
Carriers use to facilitate their transportation services. Include containers, trucks, chassis, vessels, and airplanes, among others. |
| Expediting |
An agreement under which one party (freight forwarder) undertakes, at the expense of the other party (customer), to send or receive goods belonging to the customer, perform other related activities, and the customer to hand over for shipment, receive goods and pay forwarder services. |
| Exclusive Patronage Agreements |
The freight rate applies to goods shipped by a firm that has entered into an exclusive patronage agreement with the shipowner’s cartel. By this contract, the consignor agrees to use only the cartel's vessels and is granted preferential freight rates. |
| Emergency Rail Service (ERS) |
Surcharge associated with expedited rail service. |
| Exception Rate |
A deviation or exception to the published class rate for a shipment of cargo. |
| Expedited Freight |
Freight, which streamlines processes and only ties in with faster ocean and trucking services. |
