Legal Definitions - freight

Definition: Freight refers to goods that are transported by water, land, or air. It can also refer to the compensation paid to a carrier for transporting these goods.

Examples:

• A truck carrying a load of furniture from a warehouse to a store is transporting freight.
• A cargo ship carrying containers of electronics from China to the United States is transporting freight.
• An airplane carrying packages from an online retailer to customers around the world is transporting freight.

These examples illustrate how freight can refer to any type of goods that are being transported from one place to another. The carrier, whether it's a trucking company, shipping line, or airline, is compensated for their services based on the weight, distance, and other factors involved in transporting the freight.