GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Oct 19, 2026
Carrier haulage
Pre- or on-carriage of a container that the carrier itself organises and is responsible for, as opposed to merchant haulage, where the customer arranges inland transport independently.
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Pre- or on-carriage of a container that the carrier itself organises and is responsible for, as opposed to merchant haulage, where the customer arranges inland transport independently. Under carrier haulage, the carrier also handles rerouting to an alternative port or terminal, for example in the event of terminal disruptions or capacity bottlenecks.
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