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haulage

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɔɫədʒ// UK //hˈɔːlɪdʒ// haulage
Definition

n. the business of moving heavy or large goods by truck. It can also mean the total amount of goods moved in one trip.

n. the transport of heavy or bulky goods by truck; the business of providing such transport. Often used in the context of logistics and freight.


SIMPLE

The company specializes in heavy haulage across the continent.

CONTEXTUAL

After the bridge collapsed, the local haulage industry faced significant delays as trucks were rerouted through smaller towns.

COMPLEX

The expansion of the industrial park has led to a surge in demand for specialized haulage services capable of transporting oversized machinery to the construction sites.

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