What is the difference between cargo and hold?


What is the difference between cargo and hold? The lower deck of an aircraft is usually used as cargo space. The various cargo sections are known as the hold and differ according to their position in the aircraft.


What is not allowed in cargo baggage?

Explosives and flammable items, such as fireworks, gas, and aerosols. Poisonous and toxic substances, including pesticides and certain chemicals. Lithium batteries and other hazardous materials, as these can pose a safety risk if not handled properly.


What are the ventilation rules for cargo hold?

Rules on when to ventilate Dew-point rule Ventilate when the dew point of the outside air is lower than the dew point of the air in the hold. Three-degree rule Ventilate a hygroscopic cargo if the temperature of the outside air is at least 3°C below that of the cargo temperature (taken at loading).


Is there oxygen in cargo hold?

The hold is pressurized. There is plenty of oxygen, but some airline cargo holds are not climate-controlled, Thompson said. During Sunday's flight from Charlotte to Washington, the Embraer E170 reached an altitude of 27,000 feet, according to FlightAware, an airline tracking website.


What is it called when a ship is leaving?

Departure. The time at which your ship leaves a port. Disembark. Exiting the ship, usually at the end of your cruise.