Meaning of general cargo | Babel Free

Definitions

Goods that are stowed in a ship in individually counted units and recorded on different bills of lading, and distinct from bulk cargo or cargo in containers; now largely superseded by containerisation of goods.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“So far as general cargo is concerned, the quay equipment has to be decided in the light⟳ of the kind of cargo to be dealt with. […] Almost all modern cranes are electrically operated and a quick-acting type⟳ of 30 cwt. capacity is suitable for general cargo, but not powerful enough to operate⟳ grabs for discharge of bulk cargoes.”

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