Lighter Aboard Ship at Business Glossary
What is it? Some ships are constructed to carry special barges (lighters). These barges can go to smaller docks, go into inland waterways, load cargo at those places, and then carry it back to the ship which lifts the barges aboard, with their cargo, and transports them overseas. Discharge of cargo is accomplished in the same manner.Business Dictionary Term Definition Added By: Jessica
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