Embargo

The ban on the import or export of specific goods from the country.

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

Carriers use to facilitate their transportation services. Include containers, trucks, chassis, vessels, and airplanes, among others.

Exception Rate (Opens in a new tab)

A deviation or exception to the published class rate for a shipment of cargo.

Exclusive Patronage Agreements (Opens in a new tab)

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.

Expedited Freight

Freight, which streamlines processes and only ties in with faster ocean and trucking services.