Arbitration: Wording included in export contracts in-
troducing an independent third party negotiator into
the dispute resolution in lieu of litigation.
Arrival notice: Advice to a consignee on inbound freight.
Sometimes referred to as a prealert. Contains details of the
shipments arrival schedule and bill of lading data.
“As is”: An international term denoting that the buyer
accepts the goods as is; it is a connotation there may be
something wrong with the merchandise, and the seller
limits future potential liability.
Automated Broker Interface (ABI): The electronic trans-
mission and exchange of data between a customhouse
broker and CBP.
Automated Export Systems (AES): The electronic trans-
mission of the Shipper’s Export Declaration to the
Census Bureau, ...