Why is もちましょうか used instead of もってもいいですか？
I want to write " may I hold/carry?"

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I would say 「持ってもいいですか？」if you want to write 'May I hold it?'
Can/May I .... both sound asking for permission to me.

「持ちましょうか？」would be 'Shall I hold it for you?'

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May I carry it? = 持ちましょうか。
It's for when you help someone voluntiarily.

Can I have / hold it? = 持ってもいいですか。
It's for when you ask for permission.

I hope this was helpful.

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