| ETA |
 Abbreviation for Estimated Time of Arrival. |
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| ETD |
| Abbreviation for Estimated Time of Departure. |
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| Embargo |
| Temporary refusal to accept cargo for transportation at certain points or in certain routes due to the type or class of cargo, limitations of facilities, emergencies, or other abnormal circumstances. |
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| Equipment |
| Used in the airline industry referring to aircraft or aircraft type, i.e., DC-10, B-727, etc. |
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| Escorts |
| People accompanying shipments on the same aircraft. |
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| Estimated Time of Arrival - (ETA) |
| The time at which a flight is expected to arrive as determined by operating conditions. It can differ from the scheduled time of arrival. |
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| Estimate Time of Departure - (ETD) |
| The time at which a flight is expected to depart as determined by operating conditions. It can differ from the scheduled time of departure. |
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| Exception Ratings |
| Rates set at a certain percentage above the general commodity rates because they apply to commodities that require special handling, such as live animals and human remains. See Class Rate and Premium Rate. |
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| Excess Value |
| The amount of declared value on a shipment that is over United's liability. |
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| Exchange Rate |
| The price of one currency in terms of another. |
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| Exclusive Truck |
| A shuttle truck that operates exclusively for United Cargo. |
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| Export |
| To send or transport shipments out of a country for sale or use in another country or for personal purposes. |
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| Export Broker |
| An individual or firm that brings together buyers and sellers for a fee, but does not take part in actual sales transactions. |
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| Export License |
| A government document that permits the licensee (holder of license) to engage in the export of designated goods to specific destinations. |
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