Cargo quantities refer to the amount of goods that are being transported. The term can be broken down into three parts: TONS (4 letters), loads (5 letters), and BOATLOADS (9 letters). TONS refer to a large quantity of goods, usually measured in metric TONS or imperial TONS. Loads refer to a smaller quantity of goods, usually measured in cubic feet or cubic meters. BOATLOADS refer to a large quantity of goods, usually measured in TONS, that are transported by boat.