Primage

Translation of "primage" into Russian

Noun

primage

primages pl

Additional translations

грузовая надбавка

плата за погрузку

Noun

A small payment made to the captain of a ship by the owner of the cargo, in addition to the freight charges.

The shipping company included a primage in the contract to ensure the captain's cooperation.

An additional charge or fee added to the freight rate, often used in maritime shipping.

The primage was calculated as a percentage of the total freight cost.

Verb

To charge or pay primage on (cargo, freight, etc.).

Under the old charter, shippers routinely primaged every consignment that left the port.