haulage

[ haw-lij ]

noun

1. the act or labor of hauling.
2. the amount of force expended in hauling.
3. a charge made, especially by a railroad, for hauling equipment, commodities, etc.

haulage

/ ˈhɔːlɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or labour of hauling
2. a rate or charge levied for the transportation of goods, esp by rail

Word History and Origins

Origin of haulage¹

First recorded in 1820–30; haul + -age

Example Sentences

Compare this with some of our American examples of surplus haulage of fifty or sixty per cent!

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It is only fair to say that the Boers themselves were masters of the art of haulage.

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The Sumter mill could save haulage, and use one-third of its cotton not packed, thus saving in bagging and ties.

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Similarly with land haulage the economy of fuel has made immense reductions in cost.

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So you can only cut the stuff here within reach of our light haulage system?

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Related Words

• shipment
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• transit
• transport