LIGHTERAGE

LIGHTERAGE

lighterage (lI-t[schwa]r-ij).

1. The loading and unloading of goods between a ship and a smaller vessel, called a lighter, that is able to use a restricted port or dock. [Cases: Shipping 126, 134, 141. C.J.S. Shipping ¡ì¡ì 278¨C280, 296¨C299, 306¨C311, 338¨C339.]

2. The compensation paid for this service. [Cases: Shipping 147. C.J.S. Shipping ¡ì¡ì 369¨C370.]

3. The loading and unloading of freight between a railroad car and a ship’s side.


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