Nautical Term: Breakbulk
Definition of Breakbulk
Breakbulk cargo refers to non-containerized goods that are loaded directly into a ship’s hold. This method of cargo transportation requires additional labor for handling, securing, and stowing each individual item.
For instance, let’s consider a cargo ship transporting automobiles, machinery parts, and steel pipes from Europe to South America. Since these goods are breakbulk cargo, the shipping company would require a team of dockworkers, crane operators, and cargo handlers to offload, transport, and store the various items in the ship’s hold.
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