LIGHTERAGE

lighterage (lI-t<<schwa>>r-ij).1. The loading and unloading of goods between a ship and a smaller vessel, called a lighter, that is able to use a restricted port or dock. [Cases: Shipping  126, 134, 141. C.J.S. Shipping §§ 278–280, 296–299, 306–311, 338–339.] 2. The compensation paid for this service. [Cases: Shipping  147. C.J.S. Shipping §§ 369–370.] 3. The loading and unloading of freight between a railroad car and a ship’s side.
[Blacks Law 8th]