What does ETD stand for?

• A. Estimated time of departure
• B. Estimated time of arrival
• C. Price agreement
• D. Airport-to-airport long-haul trucking

Answer: (A)

ETD stands for Estimated Time of Departure. In logistics and transportation, this is the time a carrier or facility expects to depart a given location, which helps coordinate pickups, gate clearances, crew schedules, and customer updates. The word “Estimated” means the time can shift if delays occur, so ETD is a best-available forecast rather than a guaranteed moment. This is different from ETA, which is the Estimated Time of Arrival, the expected time something will reach its destination. The other options don’t fit because they refer to arrival timing, a price term, or a service description rather than a scheduled departure time.