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cartage

[kahr-tij]

cartage Definition

  • 1the act of transporting goods by cart or truck
  • 2the cost of carting goods

Using cartage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cartage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cartage of the furniture was included in the moving fee.

  • Example

    The company charged extra for cartage of the heavy equipment.

  • Example

    The cartage of the goods from the warehouse to the store was done by a local trucking company.

cartage Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cartage

  • the transportation of goods by ship

    Example

    The company specializes in ocean cartage of bulk commodities.

  • the transportation of goods by train

    Example

    The railway cartage of the coal was more efficient than using trucks.

  • the transportation of goods between states

    Example

    The company provides interstate cartage services for small businesses.

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Summary: cartage in Brief

'Cartage' [kahr-tij] refers to the act of transporting goods by cart or truck, and the cost associated with it. It is commonly used in the context of moving or shipping goods, as in 'The cartage of the furniture was included in the moving fee.' Other variations include 'ocean cartage,' 'railway cartage,' and 'interstate cartage,' which refer to specific modes of transportation.