cargo weight
[ˈkɑrɡoʊ ˈweɪt]
nounpl: cargo weights
peso da carga
1. The total mass or heaviness of goods or freight being transported by ship, aircraft, truck, or other vehicle
The cargo weight exceeded the vessel's maximum capacity by 500 tons.
O peso da carga excedeu a capacidade máxima do navio em 500 toneladas.
2. The measured heaviness of merchandise or goods in a shipment for billing, safety, and logistics purposes
We need to verify the cargo weight before departure to ensure compliance with regulations.
Precisamos verificar o peso da carga antes da partida para garantir conformidade com as regulamentações.
3. In shipping and logistics, the declared or actual mass of freight excluding the weight of containers or packaging materials
The invoice lists the cargo weight separately from the tare weight.
A fatura lista o peso da carga separadamente do peso da tara.
In Brazil, cargo weight is a critical factor in port operations, especially in major ports like Santos and Rio de Janeiro. The term is standardized across shipping documents and international maritime commerce. In the USA, cargo weight is essential for compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and is strictly monitored for safety and economic reasons.
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