| Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) | A document transferring a container from one carrier to another, or to/from a terminal. |
| ETA | Estimated time of arrival. |
| Ethylene | A gas produced by many fruits and vegetables that accelerates the ripening and aging processes. |
| 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. |
| Ex Dec | Contraction for "Shipper's Export Declaration." |
| 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. |
