Cargo

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cargo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Cargo?Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU), a common unit of measurement for cargo capacity
2. What is the dominant mode for global trade volume?Maritime shipping, accounting for approximately 80% of global trade by volume
3. Why do we need cargo transport?Cargo transport moves the stuff we need so people can buy products from far away. It helps countries make the things they are good at and trade with others.
4. How do different trucks, trains, and ships carry cargo?Ships carry the most cargo because they can carry very big loads for cheap. Trucks can bring cargo straight to your doorstep. Trains are good for heavy, low‑value goods that travel long distances. Air cargo is used when items must arrive fast, like medicine.

Intermodal Transport: The transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation.
Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: A logistics strategy where materials or goods are delivered only as they are needed in the production process or for sale.
Bill of Lading: A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.