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Cargo & Commodity Guide

Not sure how your cargo is classified? Read up on which category your product falls under and what handling it typically requires.

A

Apparel & Textiles
Finished garments, fabric rolls and textile goods, typically consolidated around seasonal sell dates.
Automotive Parts
Components and aftermarket parts, often moved on a just-in-time replenishment schedule.

B

Batteries (Lithium)
Regulated as dangerous goods, requiring specific packaging, labeling and documentation.
Beauty & Personal Care
Cosmetics, skincare and personal care items, often requiring protective packing and date-aware routing.
Break Bulk
Oversized or irregularly shaped cargo that doesn't fit standard containers, loaded and secured individually.
Bulk Cargo
Unpackaged commodities like grains or raw materials, loaded loose rather than in units.

C

Chemicals (Non-Hazardous)
Industrial or consumer chemical products that don't meet hazardous material thresholds but may still require specific handling.
Cold Chain Cargo
Temperature-sensitive goods requiring a continuous refrigerated supply chain from origin to delivery.
Consumer Electronics
Devices and components requiring secure, trackable, minimal-touchpoint handling.

D

Dangerous Goods (Hazmat)
Cargo classified as hazardous under applicable regulations, requiring specific documentation, labeling and handling.
Dry Cargo
General, non-perishable goods that don't require temperature control or special handling.

F

Footwear
Compact, high-turnover cargo typically shipped in consolidated wholesale lots.
Frozen Foodstuff
Perishable goods requiring sub-zero temperature control throughout transit.
Furniture & Home Goods
Bulkier retail cargo often requiring careful stacking and damage-prevention packing.

G

General Cargo
Mixed, packaged freight that doesn't require special handling or temperature control.

H

Household Goods
Personal belongings and furnishings moved during relocations, typically consolidated by volume.

I

Industrial Equipment
Heavy or oversized machinery, often classified as special or break-bulk cargo.

L

Liquids (Non-Hazardous)
Bottled or bulk liquid goods requiring leak-proof packaging and upright handling.

M

Machinery & Parts
Industrial components, often moved as out-of-gauge or special cargo depending on size.
Medical Devices
Regulated healthcare equipment requiring secure, trackable handling and compliance documentation.

O

Out-of-Gauge Cargo
Freight exceeding standard container dimensions, requiring flat-rack or open-top equipment.

P

Perishables
Food and other goods with a limited shelf life, requiring temperature control and fast transit.
Pharmaceuticals
Regulated healthcare products requiring temperature control, chain-of-custody handling and compliance documentation.

R

Raw Materials
Unprocessed or semi-processed inputs feeding into manufacturing, often moved in bulk or break-bulk form.
Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer)
Perishable or temperature-sensitive goods moved in temperature-controlled containers.
Retail & Consumer Goods
Mixed-SKU shipments moving on a scheduled replenishment rhythm.

S

Special Cargo
Cargo requiring non-standard handling because of its size, weight, value or sensitivity.
Sporting Goods
Seasonal, often bulkier retail cargo tied to demand cycles.

T

Textiles & Raw Fabric
Unfinished fabric rolls and textile inputs moving into manufacturing.

W

Wearables & Accessories
Small, high-turnover fashion and lifestyle items, typically consolidated in volume.

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