haulage

/ˈhɔlɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The business or act of transporting goods by truck, train, or other vehicle.
    • He started his own haulage business with a single delivery truck.
    • The company specializes in heavy haulage for construction materials.
    • Haulage costs have increased due to rising fuel prices.
  2. A charge or fee for transporting goods.
    • We need to negotiate the haulage rate before signing the contract.
    • The haulage for shipping the furniture across the country was surprisingly low.
    • The invoice included a separate line for haulage.
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