cargo ship; freighter
A ship designed to carry goods, as opposed to passengers. The term is neutral and used in everyday and technical contexts.
See also: 貨物機 (かもつき)
Many cargo ships enter this port every day.
We transport cars overseas by cargo ship.
A large cargo ship entered the port of Yokohama.
The cargo ship ran aground in the storm.
He boarded the cargo ship as a stowaway.