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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The over-dimensional charge is assessed when the cargo shipped does not weigh much but takes up a lot of space. This is because the carrier is not able to maximize the revenue gained from the limited cargo space available on the aircraft.

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