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Break Bulk Cargo
Cargo transported in individual pieces rather than in containers.
Definition
Break bulk cargo consists of goods loaded, transported, and unloaded as separate units, requiring special handling and stowage.
Overview
Common in ports without container facilities or for oversized and irregular items.
Role
Cargo transported in individual pieces rather than in containers.
Focus
Common in ports without container facilities or for oversized and irregular items.
Example
Steel beams shipped individually from a manufacturing plant to a construction site are considered break bulk cargo.
FAQs
Q: Can you give an example of Break Bulk Cargo?
A: Steel beams shipped individually from a manufacturing plant to a construction site are considered break bulk cargo.