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Definitions from the WebLighterageDefinition:Lighterage refers to the service of transporting goods or passengers between a vessel and the shore using lighters or small boats. Senses:Noun (countable)1. The act or business of conveying goods or passengers to or from a ship using lighters or small boats. 2. The fee charged for such transportation services. Sample Sentences:1. The lighterage of goods from the cargo ship to the harbor was efficiently carried out. 2. The company offers reliable lighterage services for transporting passengers to and from cruise ships. 3. The port authority increased the lighterage fees to compensate for the rising costs of labor and maintenance. Popular Related Products: | ||||
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