general cargo

[jen-er-uhl kahr-goh]

noun

Transportation.

1. goods that are shipped as components, loaded and unloaded piece by piece, transported in individual barrels, drums, crates, etc., or on pallets; break bulk cargo.

   Our stowage methods for household appliances, automotive parts, farm equipment, and other general cargo follow a strict code of practice.

Word History and Origins

Origin of general cargo¹

First recorded in 1835–40