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 §§ 278–280, 296–299, 306–311, 338–339.] 2. The compensation paid for this service. [Cases: Shipping 147. C.J.S. Shipping §§ 369–370.] […]