LIGHTERAGE Meaning and
Definition
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Lighterage refers to the service or operations involved in transporting goods or cargo between a ship and the shore using smaller vessels called lighters. It is a process of transferring cargo from a larger vessel, such as a ship or barge, to a smaller vessel and vice versa. The purpose of lighterage is to facilitate the loading and unloading of goods in ports or harbors where bigger ships cannot directly dock due to shallow water, inadequate infrastructure, or other physical constraints.
In this process, lighters are usually flat-bottomed boats or barges designed to carry cargo in inland or coastal waters. They are used to transport goods to and from the main vessel, allowing for efficient and safer movement of cargo. Lighterage services may be provided by private companies, port authorities, or shipping agents, who have specific knowledge and expertise to handle cargo transfers.
Lighterage plays a crucial role in maritime logistics, especially in areas with limited port facilities or in situations where the main vessel cannot reach the shore. It is commonly used for transporting bulk goods, such as coal, oil, or other raw materials, as well as containers, machinery, or general cargo. Efficiency and coordination are key factors in lighterage operations, as timely transfers are essential to avoid delays and keep the overall supply chain moving smoothly.
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The price paid for the use of a lighter.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for LIGHTERAGE
- kighterage
- pighterage
- oighterage
- lughterage
- ljghterage
- lkghterage
- loghterage
- l9ghterage
- l8ghterage
- lifhterage
- livhterage
- libhterage
- lihhterage
- liyhterage
- lithterage
- liggterage
- ligbterage
- lignterage
- ligjterage
Etymology of LIGHTERAGE
The word "lighterage" is derived from the combination of two words: "lighter" and the suffix "-age".
The term "lighter" is derived from the Middle English word "lithen" or "līth", meaning "to lighten" or "to unload". In maritime terminology, a lighter refers to a flat-bottomed barge or vessel used for transporting goods or cargo within the harbor or alongside a larger ship.
The suffix "-age" is derived from Old French "-age" or Latin "-aticum", which was used to form collective or abstract nouns. It denotes a state, condition, action, or charge associated with the preceding word. In the case of "lighterage", the suffix "-age" is added to "lighter" to create a noun referring to the act or business of using lighters for transportation or the charge associated with such services.
Similar spelling words for LIGHTERAGE
- light year,
- lighter,
- light-haired,
- light air,
- literate,
- light-armed,
- listera,
- light reflex,
- lighterman,
- listeria,
- literacy,
- lighthearted,
- literary.
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