lighterage Definition
- 1the process of loading or unloading cargo from a lighter
- 2the fee charged for this service
Using lighterage: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lighterage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The lighterage of the ship's cargo was done by the dock workers.
Example
The lighterage fee is included in the shipping cost.
Example
The company specializes in providing lighterage services to small ports.
lighterage Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for lighterage
- stevedoring
- cargo handling
- freight handling
Phrases with lighterage
the process of unloading cargo from a ship onto a lighter
Example
The inward lighterage of the ship's cargo was completed in two days.
the process of loading cargo from a lighter onto a ship
Example
The outward lighterage of the ship's cargo was delayed due to bad weather.
the fee charged for the use of a lighter for cargo handling
Example
The lighterage dues were paid by the shipping company.
Origins of lighterage
from light, meaning 'a barge for transporting goods', and -age, meaning 'a charge for a service'
Summary: lighterage in Brief
'Lighterage' [lahy-ter-ij] refers to the process of loading or unloading cargo from a lighter, as well as the fee charged for this service. It is often used in the context of shipping and logistics, with examples like 'The company specializes in providing lighterage services to small ports.' 'Lighterage' can be further specified as 'inward lighterage' or 'outward lighterage,' and 'lighterage dues' refer to the fee charged for the use of a lighter.
