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.]

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

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资深译员筠怡，国际知名法学院民商法专业，专注翻译各种与商业和侵权诉讼有关的法律文件。