General cargo, as opposed to cargo in containers. Also referred to as conventional cargo. Includes cargo in packages, pallets or bulk form.
1. A breakbulk ship is one which transports cargo which is packed in cases, bales, cartons, drums, carboys etc., and this cargo is carried in the ship's cargo holds rather than in containers (although some loaded containers may be carried). 2. 'to breakbulk' is to unload packaged cargo from a 'breakbulk ship' or from a container and to distribute it.
Cargo carried in the hold of a vessel rather than in a container. Synonym: break bulk cargo.
Non-containerized general cargo. Examples include iron, steel, machinery, linerboard, woodpulp and yachts.
a large terminal which separates composite loads into individual shipments, and then routes them to different destinations. Also called break or hub or distribution center.
The separation of a consolidated, bulk load into individual, smaller increments for delivery to ultimate consignee. The freight may be moved intact inside the trailer or it may be interchanged and rehandled to the connecting carriers.
To reduce a large shipment of a single commodity to many small shipments, which are then dispersed to various buyers.
Unloading or distributing portions of a consolidated shipment for delivary.
Cargo or bulk cargo that is "breakbulk" loaded, that is to say with no pallets or other type of carrier.
Unpacking or disassembling a portion or all contents of a consolidated shipment for reconsignment or delivery.