ETA / ETD

Detailed explanation

ETA and ETD are the two critical timestamps in ocean scheduling.

Definitions

• •**ETA**: estimated arrival at discharge port
• •**ETD**: estimated departure from load port
• •**ATA/ATD**: actual arrival/departure

Why They Matter

• •Importers prepare 文件 before ETA and book trucks
• •Exporters deliver cargo before cut-off (24–48h before ETD)

Related Terms

• •**ETB**: estimated time of berthing
• •**ETC**: estimated time of completion
• •**Cut-off**: last time to deliver container before sailing