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Tonnage is a measure of the size or cargo capacity of a ship. The term derives from the taxation paid on tuns of wine, and was later used in reference to the weight of a ship's cargo; however, in modern maritime usage, "tonnage" specifically refers to a calculation of the volume or cargo volume of a ship. The term is still sometimes incorrectly used to refer to the weight of a loaded or empty vessel.
Measurement of tonnage can be less than straightforward, not least because it is used to assess fees on commercial shipping.
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From the American Trucking Association: ATA Truck Tonnage Index Plunged 4.5 Percent in March Click on graph for larger image in new window...
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From the American Trucking Association: ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slipped 0.3 Percent in September Click on graph for slightly larger image in new window...
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