| Cargo | Freight |
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| The term cargo generally refers to goods transported by ship or sea. | The term freight is usually used in the context of goods transport by train or truck. |
| We have cargo planes and cargo ships. Mailmay also be called cargo. | The terms freight truck and freight trains are commonly used. However, this is not always the case, as the term “air freight” is acceptable usage too. |
| Used specifically for the goods only, “cargo” is not used to include the payment or the money being charged for the transport of goods. | “Freight” is also the term used for the payment when certain goods are transported. |
| Any product that is being transported can be called a cargo. | Freight can also mean a cargo being transported via truck, train, plane, or ship. |
| Large cargo containers are usually used in transporting the goods called cargo. Cargo can be transported on pallets, in cargo handling nets, or by other means. | Freight can denote many things. It may mean the product, merchandise, the amount payable, or the money charged. |
| The mailing services offered of parcels may also be known as cargo.Any item for consumption that is being transported can be referred to as cargo. | Mail cannot be considered freight, as it is only used to describe commercial goods. |
| Cargo being transported may be referred to as freight if referring to both the goods and the money charged for their transport. |
