vrachtruim
Vrachtruim refers to the cargo hold of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft. In maritime contexts, it is the space within a vessel where goods are stored for transport. This area is designed to be secure and often includes provisions for temperature control or specialized handling depending on the nature of the cargo. Ships have various types of vrachtruim, such as bulk carriers for loose materials like grain or ore, container ships with standardized cells for shipping containers, and tankers for liquids. The capacity of the vrachtruim is a key factor in determining a vessel's economic viability for freight transport.
In aviation, vrachtruim is the designated area within an airplane for carrying cargo. This can range from
For spacecraft, vrachtruim is the section designated for carrying payloads, which can include scientific instruments, supplies