freightage

/ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/ or /ˈfriːtɪdʒ/; /ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/ for the noun, /ˈfriːtɪdʒ/ for the verb

Definitions

1. noun

The cost or charge for transporting goods by freight, or the right to transport goods by freight, especially on a ship or train.

“The high freightage costs made the importation of the goods uneconomical.”

2. verb

To transport goods by freight.

“The company freightaged the goods to the warehouse.”

Synonyms

  • shipping
  • transportation

Antonyms

  • free transport
  • gratis delivery