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ETA

Meaning in international trade, with examples

abbreviationCore term

In international trade, ETA means: Estimated Time of Arrival: the date and time when a ship, plane, truck or shipment is expected to arrive.

In Turkish: tahmini varış zamanı, tahmini varış tarihi

How it is used

Used constantly in logistics emails and tracking systems, together with ETD (estimated time of departure). People ask 'What is the ETA?' and report that the ETA has changed or slipped. It is read as letters: E-T-A.

Example sentences

  1. The ETA at Hamburg is 18 May, but the vessel may be two days late.

  2. Can you send me the ETD and ETA for the next sailing?

Common collocations

  • ETA at port
  • revised ETA
  • ETA and ETD
  • confirm the ETA
  • shipmentA quantity of goods sent together from one place to another, or the act of sending them.
  • port of dischargeThe port where the goods are unloaded from the vessel at the end of the sea journey; shortened to POD.
  • freight forwarderA company that organizes the transport of goods for exporters and importers, booking space with carriers and often handling documents, insurance and customs.
  • lead timeThe time between placing an order and receiving the goods, or between the order and the goods being ready for shipment.

This word in other fields

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