general cargo
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.
Origin of general cargo
1- Compare bulk cargo.
Words Nearby general cargo
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How to use general cargo in a sentence
Coals again to Oregon, seven thousand miles, and nigh as many more with general cargo for Japan and China.
The Strength of the Strong | Jack LondonShe was bound to a port in Jamaica, with a general cargo for new owners, and with a new captain and officers.
The Log of a Sea-Waif | Frank T. BullenThe ship proved to be the Vulcan, of and from Liverpool, bound to Kingston with a valuable general cargo and several passengers.
The Voyage of the Aurora | Harry CollingwoodAccording to the manifest the Fanny was bound for Iceland with a general cargo, part of which was to be shipped at Bergen.
Ulster's Stand For Union | Ronald McNeillOn that first voyage the Narcissus carried general cargo to northern ports on the West Coast.
Cappy Ricks Retires | Peter B. Kyne
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