What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hard cutting cost of transport in Hannibal's birthplace (8)" mean?

The definition is "Hannibal’s birthplace". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). H (synonym="hard") in CARTAGE (synonym="cost of transport") = CARTHAGE; definition: "Hannibal's birthplace" The answer is CARTHAGE.

Hard cutting cost of transport in Hannibal's birthplace (8)

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