cargo section

[ˈkɑrɡoʊ ˈsɛkʃən]
nounpl: cargo sections
seção de carga
1. A designated area or compartment in a vehicle, aircraft, or ship designed for the storage and transport of goods
The cargo section of the aircraft was filled with packages destined for overseas markets.
A seção de carga da aeronave estava repleta de pacotes destinados aos mercados no exterior.
2. A department or division within a shipping, logistics, or transportation company responsible for handling freight
The cargo section processed over 500 shipments daily.
A seção de carga processou mais de 500 envios diariamente.
3. A specific compartment in a vehicle (truck, train, or container) allocated for transporting merchandise
The truck's cargo section was secured with heavy-duty straps.
A seção de carga do caminhão foi fixada com cintas de alta resistência.
In Brazil's logistics and transportation industry, 'seção de carga' is the standard technical term used in shipping documents, port operations, and freight management. It reflects the country's significant role in international trade and its developed logistics infrastructure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cargo holdfreight sectioncargo compartmentcargo bayloading area
Antonyms / Antônimos
passenger sectioncrew section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção de carga
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese across all contexts
Brazil
compartimento de carga
Alternative term, slightly more formal
Brazil
porão de carga
Used specifically for ship cargo holds
Portugal
secção de carga
Portuguese spelling variation with 'ç' instead of 'c'

Related Words

cargofreightshipmentlogisticswarehousetransportcontainermanifest

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill the cargo section
secure the cargo section
cargo section documentation
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