{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Cargo Damage","description":"A consignee opens the container on arrival to find breakage, water ingress, or crushed packaging – that is cargo damage in practice. Cargo damage is any physical impairment to goods occurring during carriage, handling, or intermediate storage that reduces their commercial value or fitness for use. Causes range from impact and vibration to moisture, temperature excursions, inadequate packaging, and rough handling. Shippers and receivers must document damage promptly – photographs, a note of prote","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/cargo-damage","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T19:32:39.528267","citation":"https://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/cargo-damage.html","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/cargo-damage","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Cargo Damage · A consignee opens the container on arrival to find breakage, water ingress, or crushed packaging – that is cargo damage in practice. · Quelle: https://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/cargo-damage.html"}