1. A large standardized box or vessel used for transporting goods by ship, truck, or train
The cargo container was loaded onto the cargo ship at the port.
O contêiner de carga foi carregado no navio de carga no porto.
2. A metal or plastic receptacle designed to hold and protect merchandise during shipping
Each cargo container can hold up to 20 tons of merchandise.
Cada contêiner de carga pode carregar até 20 toneladas de mercadoria.