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COMMON SHIPPING TERMS
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EDI
For Administration, Commerce and Transport |
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Abbreviation: UN/EDIFACT |
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The ISO application level syntax rules for the structuring of user data and of the associated service data in the interchange of messages in an open environment. |
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Electronic
Data Interchange |
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Abbreviation: EDI
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The transfer of structured data, by agreed standards from applications on the computer of one party to the applications on the computer of another party by electronic means. |
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Electronic
Data Processing |
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Abbreviation: EDP |
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The computerised handling of information (e.g.
business data). |
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Embargo |
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A government order prohibiting the entry
or departure of commercial vessels or goods
at its ports |
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The refusal by a carrier, for a limited
period, to accept for transport over any route
or segment thereof, and to or from any area
or point, of a connecting carrier, any commodity,
type of class of cargo duly tendered (air
cargo)
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Emergency
Medical Service |
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Abbreviation: EMS |
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Medical procedures in case of emergencies on board
of vessels. |
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Endorsement |
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The transfer of the right to obtain delivery of
the goods of the carrier by means of the consignee's
signature on the reverse side of a bill of lading.
If the name of the new consignee (transferee)
is not stated, the endorsement is an open one
which means that every holder of the document
is entitled to obtain delivery of the goods. |
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Equipment Interchange Receipt |
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Abbreviation: EIR |
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Physical inspection and transfer receipt.
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Estimated Time of Arrival |
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Abbreviation: ETA |
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The expected date and time of arrival in a certain (air)port.
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Estimated Time of Departure |
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Abbreviation: ETD |
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The expected date and time when a certain (air)port is left. |
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Ex Works (...named place) |
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Abbreviation: EXW
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Export |
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The process of carrying or sending goods to another
country or countries, especially for purposes of
use or sale in the country of destination. The sale
of products to clients abroad. |
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Export Licence |
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Document granting permission to export as detailed within a specified time. |
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Exporter |
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The party responsible for the export of goods. |
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