What is General Cargo and its types ?

General cargo is a term which covers a great variety of goods.  These goods may be in bags, cases, crates or drums, or they may be kept together by bailing, or they may be individual pieces.

Types are as follow :

1. Bagged cargoes which require other than the usual precautions in stowing :

ASBESTOS-  A mineral fibre which must be kept dry.

CATTLE FOOD (OIL CAKE)- Should be kept dry and away from strong smelling goods,

CEMENT- In paper bags, care should be taken in handling. Stow in a dry place not more than 15 bags high.

COCOA–  Stow away from heat, liable to damage from taint

COFFEE-Plenty of ventilation is required. Will damage if near strong smelling goods.

COPRA- Dried coconut flesh.  Liable to spontaneous combustion.

FISHMEAL-  Liable to spontaneous combustion and gives off an offensive odour