Definition of General cargo

BTS Transportation Expressions
General Cargo
The tonnes of cargo assessed at the General rate of tolls as defined in the St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls. (SLSDC1)
General cargo consists of those products or commodities such as timber, structural steel, rolled newsprint, concrete forms, agricultural equipment that are not conducive to packaging or unitization. Break-bulk cargo (e.g., packaged products such as lubricants and cereal) are often regarded as a subdivision of general cargo. (MARAD1)

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General cargo Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries

DOD Dictionary of Military Terms
general cargo
Cargo that is susceptible for loading in general, nonspecialized stowage areas or standard shipping containers; e.g., boxes, barrels, bales, crates, packages, bundles, and pallets.
  


General cargo Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

2K Group Shipping, Trade, Insurance Dictionary
general cargo
A non-bulk oil cargo composed of miscellaneous goods.


General cargo Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries

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GENERAL CARGO
A non-bulk oil cargo composed of miscellaneous goods.