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types of cargo

🏛️ Enduring ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials.

types of cargo — the different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 47.4/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 5 occupations in our catalogue, including cargo vehicle driver, decksman, marine cargo inspector, and matrose.

Category: knowledge › travel, tourism and leisure SCI: 47.4/100 Also known as: categories of freight, classes of cargo, classes of freight, cargo types, categories of cargo, classifications of cargo

Occupations that require types of cargo

Showing top 5 of 5 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

cargo vehicle driver · 🤖 3.8/10
decksman · 🤖 5.0/10
marine cargo inspector · 🤖 5.0/10
matrose · 🤖 5.0/10
vessel operations coordinator · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is types of cargo?

The different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials.

What category of skill is types of cargo?

ESCO classifies types of cargo under the knowledge category, specifically in the travel, tourism and leisure subcategory.

Is types of cargo an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 47.4/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.

Which jobs require types of cargo?

In our catalogue, 5 occupations list types of cargo as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include cargo vehicle driver, decksman, marine cargo inspector, matrose, vessel operations coordinator.

How transferable is types of cargo between industries?

ESCO tags types of cargo as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is types of cargo the same as categories of freight?

Yes — types of cargo is also known as categories of freight, classes of cargo, classes of freight, cargo types, categories of cargo, classifications of cargo, types of freight, or freight types. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn types of cargo?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands types of cargo and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.