haulage

Definition

The logistics industry's fancy term for dragging stuff from Point A to Point B, typically involving large trucks, trains, or ships doing the heavy lifting. It's both the action of hauling things and the business of charging people money for said hauling. Essentially, it's the fee you pay someone else to move your heavy things so you don't have to.

Example Usage

The haulage costs for shipping our furniture cross-country ended up being more expensive than just buying new furniture.

Source: Business and logistics terminology

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