Legal Definitions - general cargo

Definition: General cargo refers to goods and materials of various types that are transported by carriers, often in a common load, with few or no restrictions. These goods are typically transported by vessels, airplanes, or vehicles as freight.

Examples:

• Boxes of clothing
• Bags of rice
• Machinery parts
• Electronics

These examples illustrate the definition of general cargo because they are all different types of goods that can be transported together in a common load. They may have different sizes, shapes, and weights, but they can all be transported by carriers without any special restrictions.