Haulage is the business of transporting goods by road or rail. It includes the horizontal transport of ore, coal, supplies, and waste, also called cartage or drayage. The vertical transport of the same with cranes is called hoisting.

It is an important part of the logistics industry. Haulage companies typically provide transportation services for a variety of goods, including raw materials, finished products, and waste materials. Haulage fees are the charges that are made for the transportation of goods by road or rail, and these fees can be an important cost for businesses that rely on transportation to move their products.

Haulage fees may be negotiated between the haulage company and the business that is hiring the transportation services. These fees may be based on a variety of factors, such as the distance of the transportation, the type of goods being transported, and the size and weight of the load.

In addition to haulage fees, businesses may also be required to pay other costs associated with the transportation of goods, such as loading and unloading fees, storage fees, and customs fees for international shipments. These fees can vary depending on the specifics of the transportation arrangement.