what is cartage

Cartage refers to the process of transporting goods by land, either by rail or road, for relatively short distances. A cartage company provides cargo transportation over those distances, typically for local areas. The term can also refer to the action of or rate charged for carting. Cartage is often used for light shipments over short distances, such as within a town or commercial area. If the destination is not local, an LTL (less than truckload) trucker will deliver the cargo.