general cargo

American  

[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.

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Etymology

Origin of general cargo

First recorded in 1835–40

Example Sentences

The containers, which carried general cargo such as clothes, furniture, shoes and electronics, mysteriously fell overboard while the vessel was “in the process of offloading” at Pier G around 9 a.m., according to U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Included in the sanctions are Iran-based equipment firms and their directors, a Hong Kong-based distributor of electronic components several Iranian officials including the Defense Attaché in Venezuela, Jaber Reihani and the general cargo vessel PARNIA, which has been used for defense cargo exports.

From Seattle Times

The waiting time was longer for general cargo vessels, dry bulk carriers and tankers transporting liquefied petroleum gas.

From Reuters

Tribeca said the Palau-flagged general cargo ship was grounded at Acarburnu at the northern end of the strait early on Monday as it headed southbound.

From Reuters

A view of the Comorian-flagged general cargo ship "Kubrosli Y." in the sea port in Odesa after restarting grain export, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, Ukraine August 19, 2022.

From Reuters