general cargo

[ jen-er-uhl kahr-goh ]

nounTransportation.

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

First recorded in 1835–40

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 London
She 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. Bullen
The 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 Collingwood
According 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 McNeill
On 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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