Category: Operations & measurement
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
Also known as: Estimated Time of Arrival
Definition
The carrier’s estimate of when a vessel, flight, or shipment will arrive at its destination.
ETA is the projected arrival time of the vessel or shipment at the port of discharge or final destination. It guides the consignee’s planning for customs clearance, delivery appointments, and onward distribution.
ETAs shift with weather, congestion, and schedule changes, so they are estimates that forwarders track and update against the ETD. Reliable ETA communication is central to keeping a supply chain synchronized and avoiding idle resources.
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