Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supercargo
noun
/ˈsuːpərˌkɑːrɡoʊ/
Definition
A supercargo is a person appointed on a ship to oversee the cargo and manage trade on behalf of the ship’s owner or merchant.
Examples
- The supercargo ensured that all goods were properly documented before leaving port.
- During the voyage, the supercargo negotiated prices with local traders at each port of call.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to an officer on a merchant ship who is responsible for the cargo, including its loading and unloading, as well as the trading transactions involved during the voyage.
Synonyms
- cargo officer
- cargo manager
- trading representative
