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Heavy-Lift Charge

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Definition

Additional fee for handling and transporting heavy or oversized cargoes. It is applied to shipments that require special equipment, infrastructure, or manpower to accommodate the weight, size, or complexity of the cargo, reflecting the additional costs and resources involved in the transportation process.

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Heavy-Lift Charge

Definition

Additional fee for handling and transporting heavy or oversized cargoes. It is applied to shipments that require special equipment, infrastructure, or manpower to accommodate the weight, size, or complexity of the cargo, reflecting the additional costs and resources involved in the transportation process.

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