Definition

A fee or charge for transporting goods using a lighter, which is a type of boat used to carry cargo to and from larger ships.

Example

The company had to pay a lighterage fee for the goods transported to the port.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new lighterage fees for shipping?

Yeah, I read something about it; it's getting pretty expensive.

I wonder how that will affect small businesses using shipping services.

It could make things tougher, especially if they rely on lighterage for deliveries.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lighterage is formed from "lighter" (from Middle English "lytere", meaning a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods) and "-age" (a suffix denoting a state or condition). The word refers to the state or condition of using a lighter for transporting goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lighter' as a type of boat used for transporting goods, and '-age' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'lighterage' refers to the condition of using such boats for transport.

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