tonnage: meaning and definitions

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What is tonnage?

What is tonnage?

  • The number of tons of water that a ship displaces when afloat.
  • The capacity of a merchant ship in units of 100 cubic feet.
  • A duty or charge per ton on cargo, as at a port or canal.
  • The total shipping of a country or port, figured in tons, with reference to carrying capacity.
  • Weight measured in tons.

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