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Term: CARGO
Definition: Cargo refers to goods that are transported by a ship, airplane, or vehicle. It can be anything from food to clothes to toys. Sometimes, there are special rules for carrying dangerous things like chemicals or explosives. These are called hazardous cargo and need to be handled very carefully.
Definition: Goods transported by a vessel, airplane, or vehicle; FREIGHT(1).
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The examples illustrate the definition of cargo as goods that are transported by various means of transportation. General cargo refers to goods that are commonly transported without many restrictions, while hazardous cargo refers to goods that are dangerous and require special handling and regulations.