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11 July 2003, 01:59 PM
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Why is it that when you transport something by car its called shipment but when you transport something by ship its called cargo ?
11 July 2003, 02:16 PM
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Dictionary Definition:
1. The act or an instance of shipping goods.
2. A quantity of goods or cargo that are shipped together.
I would say shipment covers both forms.
Simon.
1. The act or an instance of shipping goods.
2. A quantity of goods or cargo that are shipped together.
I would say shipment covers both forms.
Simon.
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