cargo liner
Definition
Noun: A cargo liner is a type of ship, specifically a liner, that is designed and scheduled to carry freight or goods as its primary commercial load on regular routes.
Usage
The term is used to specify a commercial ship that transports general cargo on a fixed, published schedule, distinguishing it from bulk carriers, tankers, or irregular tramp ships. - The company operates a fleet of modern cargo liners on the trans-Pacific route. - Port fees are lower for cargo liners than for cruise ships.
Advanced Usage
- The concept implies regularity and a commitment to a timetable, similar to a passenger liner but for goods.
- It is often contrasted with "tramp steamer," which does not follow a fixed schedule but goes where cargo is available.
Variants and Related Words
- Liner (n.): A large commercial ship or aircraft traveling on a regular route.
- Cargo ship / Freighter (n.): A broader term for any ship that carries cargo, which may or may not operate on a fixed schedule.
Synonyms
- Freight liner
- Merchant ship (in this specific, scheduled context)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Container liner: A modern type of cargo liner specifically designed to carry standardized shipping containers.
- Passenger liner: A ship designed primarily to carry passengers on a regular schedule, forming a direct counterpart term.
Noun
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a liner that carries cargo
