GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Oct 19, 2026
Merchant haulage
Pre- or on-carriage of a container that the customer organises and is responsible for themselves, as opposed to carrier haulage, where the shipping line handles inland transport.
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Pre- or on-carriage of a container that the customer organises and is responsible for themselves, as opposed to carrier haulage, where the shipping line handles inland transport. Under merchant haulage, the customer must account for any shift to an alternative port or terminal in their own transport planning.
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