What is cargo?
Cargo, is a load to be transported, often by ship or airplane. It is transported by a carrier for a fee. Freight rates apply for the transportation of cargo.
Typical means of transportation for cargo are:
- Freight trains
- Cargo ships
- Cargo aircraft
- Trucks
The sender is responsible for loading the cargo. According to § 412 HGB, the sender is responsible for safe loading of the freight, whereas the carrier is responsible for safe loading (e.g. compliance with the permissible axle loads, weight distribution) as well as for securing the load.
