general cargoes

A form of general cargo — Goods that are stowed in a ship in individually counted units and recorded on different bills of lading, and distinct from bulk cargo or cargo in containers; now largely superseded by containerisation of goods.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of general cargo.
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