cartage

[ kahr-tij ]

/ ˈkɑr tɪdʒ /

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noun

the act or cost of carting.

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Origin of cartage

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at cart, -age

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Examples from the Web for cartage

By using this scaffold, a saving in plant, cartage, and labor is effected.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 514, November 7, 1885|Various
These rates are exclusive of cartage and of the extra charges referred to in Appendix I. Page vii.
Railway Rates: English and Foreign|J. Grierson
Cartage—The charges made for hauling goods by wagon, or otherwise than by freight or express.
Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 4|Various
Rates being equal, shipments should be routed over the road from which the customer's cartage charges are the lowest.
Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 1|Various

To the invoice must be added the freight and cartage—items which must be supplied by the accounting department.
Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 1|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cartage

cartage

/ (ˈkɑːtɪdʒ) /

noun

the process or cost of carting

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Word Origin and History for cartage

cartage

c.1300, from cart + -age.

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