supercargo
/ˈsupərˌkɑrɡoʊ/
noun
- An officer on a merchant ship who is responsible for the cargo and the business affairs of the voyage.
- The supercargo checked the cargo manifest before the ship left port.
- During the voyage, the supercargo negotiated with port officials about unloading the goods.
- The young sailor hoped to become a supercargo after learning about shipping logistics.
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