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What is the term that refers to the loss of cargo space due to irregular package dimensions, curved cargo packaging and dunnage?

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What is the term that refers to the loss of cargo space due to irregular package dimensions, curved cargo packaging and dunnage?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Broken stowage and what it means in cargo operations • Difference between weight-related terms (like deadweight) and space-related losses • How dunnage and irregular package shapes affect how tightly cargo can be packed

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Which option describes a loss of usable space, not a loss of carrying weight? • Consider which term is commonly used when cargo can’t fill all the small gaps because of its shape and the dunnage between pieces. • Think about which terms are normally found on a ship’s stability/Loading calculations (deadweight) versus terms a stevedore or cargo planner would use about wasted space.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which answer choice is specifically about wasted cargo space, not the ship’s total carrying capacity. • Check which terms (deadweight, deadweight loss, etc.) are normally tied to ship capacity in tons, not to gaps between packages. • Confirm which option is typically defined in cargo-handling texts as space lost due to irregular packages, curved packages, and dunnage.