Cargo

usgb/ˈkɑːrɡəʊ/
noun

The goods or products that are being transported in a ship, plane, train, or vehicle.

The ship was full of cargo that was being transported to another country.
Visual representation of "cargo" - The goods or products that are being transported in a ship, plane, train, or vehicle.

Often appears as...

  • cargo ship
  • cargo plane
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Types of Cargo

Cargo varies from raw materials like coal to finished goods like electronics.

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The cargo ship was loaded with steel bars and consumer gadgets.
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Cargo Size

Cargo can describe a single package or bulk goods spanning the entire storage of a large vessel.

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His job was to manage the cargo, ensuring everything fit into the container.
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Trade and Economy

Cargo is central to global trade, affecting economies depending on what is transported.

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Oil cargo prices can influence the global economy.
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