Definitions
- Referring to the process of transporting cargo between a ship and shore using smaller vessels called lighters. - Talking about the fees charged for this service. - Describing the companies or individuals who provide this service.
- Referring to the process of loading and unloading cargo from a ship. - Talking about the fees charged for this service. - Describing the companies or individuals who provide this service.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the handling of cargo on ships.
- 2Both are essential services in the shipping industry.
- 3Both require specialized knowledge and skills.
- 4Both can involve heavy lifting and physical labor.
- 5Both can be outsourced to third-party companies.
What is the difference?
- 1Process: Lighterage refers specifically to the transport of cargo between a ship and shore using smaller vessels, while stevedoring involves the loading and unloading of cargo onto and off of a ship.
- 2Equipment: Lighterage typically uses smaller vessels called lighters, while stevedoring may involve the use of cranes, forklifts, and other heavy machinery.
- 3Location: Lighterage takes place between a ship and shore, while stevedoring takes place on the ship itself.
- 4Fees: Lighterage fees are based on the transport of cargo between the ship and shore, while stevedoring fees are based on the loading and unloading of cargo on the ship.
- 5Specialization: Lighterage companies specialize in transporting cargo between a ship and shore, while stevedoring companies specialize in loading and unloading cargo on ships.
Remember this!
Lighterage and stevedoring are both essential services in the shipping industry, but they differ in their processes, equipment, location, fees, and specialization. Lighterage involves the transport of cargo between a ship and shore using smaller vessels, while stevedoring involves the loading and unloading of cargo on the ship itself using heavy machinery. Lighterage fees are based on transport, while stevedoring fees are based on loading and unloading.
