See break bulk.

Cargo carried in the hold of a vessel rather than in a container. Synonym: breakbulk.

General cargo conventionally stowed as opposed to unitized, containerized and Roll On-Roll Off cargo. Break-even Weight The weight at which it is cheaper to charge the lower rate for the next higher weight-break multiplied by the minimum weight indicated, than to charge the higher rate for the actual weight of the shipment.

An assembled variety of shipments in a vessel, or one hold of a vessel, to be sorted (disseminated) after discharge. The opposite to bulk cargo where one shipment occupies the hold, or the ship alone.

General cargo conventionally stowed as opposed to unitized, containerized and Roll On-Roll Off cargo. Synonym: Conventional Cargo.

General cargo conventionally stowed as opposed to unitised, containerised and Roll On-Roll Off cargo.

Cargo that is shipped as a unit or package (for example: palletized cargo, boxed cargo, large machinery, trucks) but is not containerized.