time charter

noun, verb — 2 senses

time charter

nounalso spelled time-charter
1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Nautical, Physical sciences, Transport A contract securing the cargo space of a ship or aircraft for a fixed time period.

Derived terms
time-charter

time-charter

verb
1

To secure a contract for the cargo space of a ship or aircraft for a fixed time period.

Related terms
time charter

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