ETD / ETA
ETD / ETA — Estimated Time of Departure / Arrival,Definition Summary: The projected dates a shipment leaves the origin port and reaches the destination port.
ETD and ETA help all parties plan around shipment timelines—production deadlines, customs preparation, and inland delivery. They are estimates, not guarantees, and can shift due to weather, port congestion, or carrier schedules. Tracking actual vs. estimated times is part of good shipment management.