AES Filing
AES Filing stands for Automated Export System filing. It is the electronic export information submitted to U.S. Customs for qualifying export shipments before departure.
Arrival Notice
An arrival notice is a notification sent when a shipment is nearing or has reached the destination port, helping the consignee prepare for release and pickup.
Bill of Lading
A Bill of Lading is a shipping document that serves as a receipt for cargo, outlines shipment details, and may act as evidence of the contract of carriage.
Booking Number
A booking number is the reference assigned by the ocean carrier or shipping line to identify a reserved shipment on a vessel schedule.
Consignee
The consignee is the person or company listed to receive the cargo at destination and handle port release or final collection.
Container Freight Station (CFS)
A Container Freight Station is a facility where cargo may be consolidated, packed, unpacked, or processed before loading into or after unloading from a container.
Customs Clearance
Customs clearance is the process of obtaining government approval for cargo release by meeting documentation, declaration, inspection, and duty requirements.
Demurrage
Demurrage refers to storage-related charges that may apply when cargo or containers remain at the port beyond the allowed free time.
Destination Port
The destination port is the seaport where the shipment arrives for discharge, customs processing, and release to the consignee.
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
ETA is the estimated date or time a vessel or shipment is expected to arrive at the destination port.
ETD (Estimated Time of Departure)
ETD is the estimated date or time a vessel or shipment is expected to depart from the origin port.
Export Documentation
Export documentation includes the shipping and compliance paperwork required to move cargo out of the United States legally and accurately.
Freight Forwarder
A freight forwarder coordinates shipment planning, documentation, booking, and logistics between the shipper, port, and carrier.
Free Time
Free time is the number of days allowed by the carrier or terminal before storage, demurrage, or detention charges begin.
Gross Weight
Gross weight is the total shipment weight including cargo, packaging, and where applicable the container itself.
Harmonized Code
A Harmonized Code is the classification number used internationally to identify goods for customs and tariff purposes.
Inland Transport
Inland transport refers to the trucking or movement of cargo between the pickup location, warehouse, terminal, or port before export.
Joint Inspection
A joint inspection is a coordinated review of cargo condition or shipment details by relevant parties before or after transport.
Knocked Down Unit
A knocked down unit refers to machinery, vehicle parts, or equipment shipped partially disassembled for loading or transport efficiency.
Loading Warehouse
A loading warehouse is the facility where vehicles or cargo are received, prepared, documented, and loaded into export containers.
Marine Insurance
Marine insurance provides optional cargo coverage against certain risks during international ocean transport, subject to policy terms.
Notify Party
The notify party is the person or company listed to receive shipment notifications, usually regarding arrival or release status.
Ocean Freight
Ocean freight refers to the transportation of cargo by sea between ports using container vessels or other shipping services.
Port Cut
Port cut is the terminal deadline by which cargo or containers must be delivered for acceptance before vessel departure.
Port of Loading
The port of loading is the origin seaport where cargo is received and loaded onto the vessel for export.
Quotation
A quotation is the estimated shipping price provided based on route, cargo type, service mode, and expected handling requirements.
Release
Release refers to the process of making cargo available to the consignee after documentation, customs, and terminal requirements are completed.
RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off)
RORO is a shipping method where vehicles are driven on and off the vessel instead of being loaded inside a container.
Shipper
The shipper is the person or company sending the cargo and responsible for providing required shipment information and documents.
Sailing Schedule
A sailing schedule shows the vessel departure and arrival timeline for a given route and port combination.
Terminal
A terminal is the port facility where containers or cargo are received, stored, loaded, discharged, and released.
Transit Time
Transit time is the estimated period between shipment departure and arrival at the destination port.
U.S. Customs
U.S. Customs refers to the government authority overseeing export compliance, declaration requirements, and shipment controls.
Vehicle Export
Vehicle export is the process of shipping a car, truck, van, or equipment unit from one country to another under export rules and documentation requirements.
Vessel
A vessel is the ship or ocean carrier used to transport cargo between ports.
Warehouse Receipt
A warehouse receipt is a document confirming cargo was received into storage or loading custody at a warehouse facility.
X-Ray Inspection
X-ray inspection is a cargo screening process used by authorities or terminals to verify shipment contents without opening the load.
Yard
A yard is the outdoor storage area at a port, terminal, or logistics facility where containers, vehicles, or equipment may be held.
Zero Balance Release
Zero balance release refers to cargo being eligible for release after all applicable shipping, handling, or destination charges have been resolved.
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