lighterage
noun
ligh·ter·age
ˈlī-tə-rij 
1
: the loading, unloading, or transportation of goods by means of a lighter
2
: a price paid for lightering
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That’s where lighterage comes it.
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David Axe, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
David Axe, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2021
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“Lighterage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighterage. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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