| 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. |
