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general cargo

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[jen-er-uhl kahr-goh] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl ˈkɑr goʊ /

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.

Etymology

Origin of general cargo

First recorded in 1835–40

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