積み荷 refers to cargo or freight being transported.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 積み荷を載せる (to load cargo)
- 積み荷を降ろす (to unload cargo)
- 積み荷を検査する (to inspect cargo)
RELATED TERMS:
- 貨物: freight, cargo (more formal)
- 荷物: luggage, baggage
- 積み下し: loading and unloading
- 運送: transport, shipping
- コンテナ: container