What is General Cargo and its types ?

2. Baled cargo :

CARPETS-  These are valuable cargo and should be kept dry.

CORK–   Light cargo which may be stowed anywhere.

COTTON,COTTON WASTE– Highly inflammable and spontaneous heating and combustion may occur if bales have been in contact with oil.

FIBRES-HEMP, JUTE,SISAL–  Readily combustible, keep dry and shipped tightly compressed in bales. Kept away from oil.

RUBBER-  Unstable platform in bales, usually given top stowage.

WOOL–  Should be well dunnaged and good ventilation. Liable to spontaneous heating and combustion.

BARRELS-Should be stowed fore and aft, never athwartships.