cargo

noun C1 Formal

Meaning

Cargo refers to the goods or merchandise transported, typically by ship, aircraft, or vehicle, encompassing a wide range of items from raw materials to finished products, and is often subject to specific regulations and insurance considerations during tra

💡 While "cargo" is often used in commercial contexts, it is important to distinguish it from "freight," which may imply a broader category including the cost of transport; "cargo" specifically pertains to the items being transported.

Example Sentences

The cargo shipment arrived late due to customs delays .

The cargo was carefully inspected before being loaded onto the ship .

The cargo was carefully loaded onto the ship for transport .

The ship's cargo consisted primarily of electronic components for export .

Word in Context

Sabah limana vard ığı mda , vin ç lerin konteynerleri dikkatle indirirken denizin hafif ç e dalgaland ığı n ı ve i ş lerin planl ı ilerledi ğ ini g ö zlemledim . Bug ü nk ü cargo sevkiyat ı hassas elektronik par ç alar i ç eriyordu , bu y ü zden hem istifleme hem de belgelendirme a ş amalar ı na ekstra ö zen g ö sterilmeliydi . G ö revim olarak y ü k ü n do ğ rulu ğ unu kontrol ettim ; y ü k manifestosunu , sigorta poli ç esini ve teslimat talimatlar ı n ı eksiksiz bi ç imde inceledim . İşç iler paletleri sistematik olarak istifledi ve ben , dengenin bozulmamas ı i ç in birka ç k üçü k yer de ğ i ş ikli ğ i ö nerdim . Öğ leden sonra konvoy , m ü h ü rlenmi ş paketlerle limandan ayr ı ld ı; lojistik zincirinin sorunsuz i ş lemesi beni memnun etti .

Common Phrases

cargo shipment cargo hold cargo manifest

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