Shippers using air cargo transport may have to pay an over-dimensional charge. The charge is assessed by the carrier to gain a more appropriate revenue in which situation?
A) when the cargo shipped does not weigh much but takes up a lot of space.
B) when the cargo is of a gaseous nature rather than a solid.
C) when the cargo is a solid rather than a gas.
D) when the shipment takes up all the available cargo space in the aircraft and matches the allowable load weight for the aircraft.

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Over-dimensional charges are applied when the cargo occupies a significant amount of space relative to its weight, meaning the carrier cannot utilize the space efficiently for other cargo. This is common in air transport where both weight and volume affect costs.

Shippers Using Air Cargo Transport May Have to Pay an Over-Dimensional