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Tare Weight

What does Tare Weight mean?

Tare weight is the acceptable or officially known weight of an empty vehicle or container. When the tare weight is subtracted from the gross weight, it gives the net weight of a cargo. Based on this calculation, the charges for the cargo is determined.

Tare weight, also known as unladen weight, means the weight of an empty vehicle or container.

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