Samskip Glossary

A glossary of words and their definitions used in the transport industry

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There are currently 6 budgies in this directory beginning with the letter E.
EDIFACT
ElecĀ­tronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport. EDI Standard with the purpose to allows for a multi-country and multi-industry exchange of electronic business documents and files securely

Electronic data interchange (EDI)
Concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders and invoices.

Empty mileage
Number of kilometers performed by truck with empty or no container or trailer.

Ex Works (EXW)
The delivery of goods to an available designation at their place of business, normally in their factory, offices or warehouse.

Expired quotes
Quotes where the valid until date has passed

Extended quotes
Prolong the validity of a quote that has ended or will end on short term