lighterage (Meaning)
Wordnet
lighterage (n)
the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters
the transportation of goods on a lighter
Webster
lighterage (n.)
The price paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter.
The act of unloading into a lighter, or of conveying by a lighter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lighterage
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lighterage Sentence Examples
- The port authority charged a substantial fee for lighterage services.
- The shipyard used a large barge for lighterage operations.
- The coastal town relied on lighterage to transport goods from offshore ships.
- The dockworkers were responsible for loading and unloading cargo during lighterage.
- The riverboat's shallow draft made it ideal for lighterage in shallow waterways.
- Specialized lighterage barges were designed to transport bulky or hazardous materials.
- The cost of lighterage varied depending on the distance and weight of the cargo.
- The lighterage process ensured the safe and efficient transfer of goods to and from vessels.
- The shipping company employed a skilled lighterage crew to handle the delicate operation.
- Inland waterways were frequently used for lighterage, providing access to inland areas.
FAQs About the word lighterage
the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters, the transportation of goods on a lighterThe price paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter., The act of unloadi
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The port authority charged a substantial fee for lighterage services.
The shipyard used a large barge for lighterage operations.
The coastal town relied on lighterage to transport goods from offshore ships.
The dockworkers were responsible for loading and unloading cargo during lighterage.
