What does Export mean?

In freight and trade, export means selling and shipping goods from one country to a buyer in another. In road freight specifically, it usually means trucking the goods from a manufacturer or distributor to a port, terminal or border crossing for the next leg of the journey.

Export in road freight

An export shipment normally involves customs documentation and classification of the goods. Each product is declared under a commodity code (based on the international HS code), which determines duties and any restrictions at the border.

Export vs import

Export is the outbound side of cross-border trade; the same shipment is an import for the receiving country. Clear paperwork and correct classification keep goods moving without delays at customs.