The previous article, Arabic business words and terms , in this part we will talk about Arabic importing and exporting terms.
Most of the business conducted between Arab countries and the rest of the world is based on importing and exporting. Getting to know some of the Arabic terms of importing and exporting will boost your chances at getting a better outcome when conducting business transactions.
| English | Phonetic Arabic | Written Arabic |
|---|---|---|
| Importing | Isteerad | استيراد |
| exporting | Tasdeer | تصدير |
| Bill of Exchange | I’itmad Mustanadi | اعتماد مستندي |
| LC Documents | Mustanadat I’itimad | مستندات اعتماد |
| Bill of Lading | Booleesat Shahn | بوليصة شحن |
| Bank Charges | Masareef Al Bank | مصاريف البنك |
| Bank Commission | Omoolat Al Bank | عمولة البنك |
| Bank Interest | Fa’idat Al Bank | فائدة البنك |
| Telex Fee | Rosoom Telex | رسوم التلكس |
| Customs Duty | Rosoom Al Jamarek | رسوم الجمارك |
| Cost | Al-Taklufah | التكلفة |
| Insurance | Al-Ta’meen | التأمين |
| Freight | Al Shahn | الشحن |
| Sea Freight | Al Shahn Al Bahri | الشحن البحري |
| Air Freight | Al Shahn Al Jawwi | الشحن الجوي |
| Mail Service | Khedma Bareediya | الخدمة البريدية |
| Courier | Al Baareed Al sare’a | البريد السريع |
| Packing | Al Ta’bi’ah /Al Tahzim | التعبئة / التحزيم |
| Container | Haaweya | حاوية |
| Loading | Tahmeel | تحميل |
| Unloading | Tafreegh | تفريغ |
| Customs Declaration | Bayan Jumroki | بيان جمركي |
| Customs Clearance | Takhlees Jumroki | تخليص جمركي |
| Delivery Time | Tareekh Al Tasleem | تاريخ التسليم |
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