General Cargo Vessel

General cargo vessel. Presentation. Introduction to general cargo vessels. General cargo ships are used to move packaged merchandise from one location to another. Types of cargo. The cargo may be divided into two basic types bulk cargo and general cargo. Transportation of general cargo. General cargo can be divided into containerized. General cargo is loaded by cranes and the ship’s own derricks. Vessel characteristics. General cargo vessels mostly carry packaged goods like foods. A general cargo. Cargo handling. Flexible and efficient.

General cargo ships are used to move packaged merchandise from one location to another. Due to the vast range of cargo materials, these ships are often designed specifically for the cargo which they will carry. Cranes and other heavy equipment needed to move, load and unload cargo are usually on-board. General cargo vessels are vital to international trade.

The cargo may be divided into two basic types: bulk cargo and general cargo. Bulk cargo consists of a single commodity. General cargo consists of a variety of goods. These goods are packed separately. It is the most valuable type of cargo. It requires the expenditure of much labour while loading and unloading.

General cargo can be divided into containerized, non -containerized and refrigerated cargo. Goods may be in bags, bales, cases, steel drums or wooden barrels. Individual pieces of machinery may not be packed at all.