general cargo

[ jen-er-uhl kahr-goh ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of general cargo¹

First recorded in 1835–40

Example Sentences

British maritime security firm Ambrey, meanwhile, said a general cargo ship owned by a British company and sailing under a Barbados flag had suffered damage in an attack while sailing through the sea.

From BBC

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 Washington 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