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Because the cars arelifted from trains and placed for shipment, and a ship that carries the load is a cargo ship.
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Why are shipments called cargo on a ship?
Something sent by car is called a shipment while that sent by ship is a cargo simply because of the different transportation channels, road and water.
Why is it that when something is sent in a car its called shipment and yet when something is sent in a ship its called cargo?
The terms "shipment" and "cargo" refer to the mode of transportation used. "Shipment" typically refers to goods transported by land (e.g., car), while "cargo" refers to goods transported by sea (e.g., ship). The distinction in terminology helps differentiate between the different modes of transportation.
How much cargo can a cargo plane?
A lot of stuff. But do you know what the weirdest thing is? Did you know that from a car it is called a SHIPment while from a ship it is called CARgo. Weird, huh?about 4 fat guys plus or minus a zaboomafoolove, fat guy
What was the Mayflower used for before the pilgrims sailed on it?
it was a shipment trade boat used by the British.
How much can a cargo plane carry?
A lot of stuff. But do you know what the weirdest thing is? Did you know that from a car it is called a SHIPment while from a ship it is called CARgo. Weird, huh?about 4 fat guys plus or minus a zaboomafoolove, fat guy
Why do they call stuff you send on a ship cargo and stuff you send by land a shipment?
because everyone is dumb
What is the definition for the word Cargoes?
cargoes is the plural of cargo. strict meaning is goods carried by ship. cargo = freight, load, shipment, contents, goods
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cargo ships?
Large ship means it has large caring capacity hence shipment of bulk commodities is more economic in large ship.
What is a space for cargo called on a ship?
Hold - as in a cargo hold.
What is the name of the place where cargo is stored on a ship?
sleep
Why do they call where you park a driveway and where you drive a parkway?
The same reason they call goods that go by road a shipment and goods that go by ship a cargo.
A ship that brings cargo in steel boxes?
It is called a Container ship!
