Definitions #
The large interior space on a ship used for carrying cargo during a voyage.
Technical The enclosed storage area on a vessel designed for freight protection, which may be fitted with hatch covers, temperature controls, or ventilation systems depending on cargo type.
Example Breakbulk machinery was secured directly to the cargo hold’s tween deck for the North Atlantic crossing.
The part of an airplane where luggage and goods are stored.
Technical The aircraft’s lower-deck or main-deck compartment allocated to carry baggage, mail, or commercial cargo, often with temperature and pressure regulation.
Example The shipment of electronic components was kept in the forward cargo hold to minimize temperature fluctuation.
Etymology #
Cargo from Spanish cargo, 'load', from cargar, 'to load'; hold from Middle English halden, 'to hold'; term dates back to the age of sail.
Collocations #
- forward cargo hold 位于船首附近的货舱
- cargo hold capacity 货舱容积，通常以立方米或立方米加吨数表示
- secure cargo in hold 在货舱内对货物进行绑扎固定，防止移动
Real Business Examples #
- The stevedores loaded pallets of rice into the number two cargo hold within two hours.
- The cargo hold’s temperature was set to 4°C for the refrigerated fruit shipment.
Register & Variants #
- Register: neutral
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用（AmE 也常用 cargo compartment 指飞机货舱）
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: cargo compartment, hold
- Antonyms: passenger cabin
Common Errors #
- 把 cargo hold 与 warehouse 混用 cargo hold 是船舶/飞机的内部货舱，不是陆地仓库；陆地上叫 warehouse、depot 或 storage facility。
- 认为 cargo hold 都有温控 只有特定货舱（如 reefer hold）配备温控；普通货舱依赖通风和自然温度。
Confusable Terms #
- Container cell vs Cargo Hold
- container cell 是集装箱船的格位，用来固定集装箱；cargo hold 可装载散货、件杂货或可堆放集装箱。
- Bilge vs Cargo Hold
- bilge 是船底船壳最低处，用于积水排除；cargo hold 是货物空间。注意不要把货物放在 bilge 区域。
Frequently Asked Questions
cargo hold 和 container 有何区别？?
cargo hold 是船舶内部的货物空间；container 是标准化运输箱，可装进 cargo hold 或堆放在甲板。
cargo hold 能装任何货吗？?
不能，需看类型：普通干杂货适合，但危险品、温控货需符合国际海运规则（IMDG）或特殊设备。
谁负责货物在 cargo hold 中的安全？?
通常承运人负责舱内积载、绑扎；但发货方提供的货物包装不当，可能仍需承担责任。
Published: 2026-09-27 Category: Shipping