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Breakbulk cargo

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000032

Goods that are stowed and transported individually rather than being containerized or shipped in bulk. These non-unitized items, such as machinery, steel girders, or vehicles, are loaded onto a vessel one piece at a time using cranes, nets, or slings. Breakbulk shipping is distinct from both container shipping, which uses standardized intermodal containers, and bulk shipping, which handles loose commodities like grain or oil.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000032
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000032",
  "term": "Breakbulk cargo",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "Goods that are stowed and transported individually rather than being containerized or shipped in bulk. These non-unitized items, such as machinery, steel girders, or vehicles, are loaded onto a vessel one piece at a time using cranes, nets, or slings. Breakbulk shipping is distinct from both container shipping, which uses standardized intermodal containers, and bulk shipping, which handles loose commodities like grain or oil.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/breakbulk-cargo/"
}

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