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cargo
The freight or load transported by a ship, airplane, or truck. The term is mainly used in international transport and logistics.
Das Cargo für den Flug nach New York wird gerade verladen.
The cargo for the flight to New York is being loaded right now.
'Cargo' is a word from English that is used almost exclusively in the technical language of logistics, transport, and international trade. In everyday conversation, it is rather uncommon.
Die Spedition ist auf den Transport von gefährlichem Cargo spezialisiert.
The shipping company specializes in transporting dangerous cargo.
In connection with 'Cargo', verbs that describe the loading process are often used. Typical combinations are 'Cargo verladen' (to load cargo), 'Cargo löschen' (to unload/discharge cargo), or 'Cargo transportieren' (to transport cargo).
Der Kran hebt das Cargo vom LKW auf das Schiff.
The crane lifts the cargo from the truck onto the ship.
The word is often used with prepositions that indicate location or direction. Pay attention to the correct case, for example 'das Cargo an Bord bringen' (to bring the cargo on board; accusative) or 'das Cargo im Flugzeug' (the cargo in the airplane; dative).
Das Cargo befindet sich bereits im Frachtraum des Flugzeugs.
The cargo is already in the aircraft's cargo hold.
cargo / charge / summons
'die Ladung' and 'das Cargo' can both mean the goods or merchandise transported by a truck, ship, or plane. 'die Ladung' is the normal German word and works in many everyday situations. 'das Cargo' sounds more international and is used mainly in transport, logistics, and air freight. Learners may confuse the words because they often point to the same contents. When speaking generally about the goods in a vehicle, 'Ladung' is usually more natural. In a professional or international transport context, 'Cargo' can be appropriate.
Am Flughafen wird das Cargo direkt in die große Maschine geladen.
At the airport, the cargo is loaded directly into the large aircraft.
Vor der Abfahrt prüft der Fahrer, ob die Ladung richtig gesichert ist.
Before setting off, the driver checks whether the cargo is properly secured.