Question

Which of the following statements do you think is the most accurate definition of 'freight'?

• A. It refers only to goods transported using the railway network.
• B. It refers to goods transported through railways and roadways.
• C. It refers to goods transported through waterways.
• D. It refers to goods transported through airways or waterways.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It refers to goods transported through railways and roadways.

The term, freight, is generally used to denote goods transported by trucks or trains. 'Cargo' is generally used for goods transported by ships or planes. However, freight can denote many things. It may refer to the product, the merchandise, the amount payable, or the money charged, for instance. Freight may not only refer to the goods transported but also to the process of transporting goods. However, cargo only refers to the goods being transported. Both terms are used for imported as well as exported goods.