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What does Loading and unloading charges mean in logistics?

Short answer

Charges for the labour that loads cargo onto and unloads it from a vehicle, separate from the freight itself unless the contract includes them.

"Hamali" is the common term for this labour and charge. In Maharashtra, head-load and manual workers are covered by the Mathadi Act, 1969, and at many locations only registered or union labour may load or unload. Contracts should state who arranges and pays at each end. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

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Also called
hamali, mathadi, labour charges
Category
Contracts & pricing
Related terms
Detention, Rate per trip, PTL / LTL (part truckload), SLA (service level agreement)

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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