freightage
/ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/
noun
- The cost or charge for transporting goods by ship, train, truck, or other carrier.
- The company offered a discount on freightage for large shipments.
- The freightage for shipping the furniture across the country was surprisingly low.
- We need to calculate the freightage before we can finalize the order.
- Goods that are being transported; cargo.
- The freighter carried a heavy freightage of grain and machinery.
- All freightage must be properly labeled before loading.
- The port handled millions of tons of freightage each year.
- The act or process of transporting goods.
- The company specializes in international freightage.
- Freightage by rail is often faster than by truck for long distances.
- Modern freightage relies on advanced logistics and tracking systems.