rakomány
Rakomány, or cargo, refers to the goods or merchandise transported from one location to another by road, rail, sea, or air. In Hungarian usage, rakomány denotes freight and the term appears in logistics and shipping contexts worldwide. The concept encompasses tangible items such as manufactured products, raw materials, and equipment, as well as perishable or hazardous goods depending on packaging and handling.
Classification: Rakomány can be classified by mode (road, rail, sea, air), by nature (dry cargo, liquid, gas,
Handling and securing: Proper stowage and securing are required to prevent loss or damage. Documentation such
Liability and insurance: Carriers' liability for loss or damage is typically defined by international conventions (e.g.,
Economics and history: The efficiency of rakomány transport underpins global trade. The advent of containerization in
See also: freight, bill of lading, logistics, containerization, cargo insurance, perishable cargo.