Break Bulk
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
Cargo moved as individual pieces, units, crates, or bundles rather than inside standard containers or as loose bulk.
Why it matters commercially
Break-bulk cargo changes handling, damage risk, stowage, port charges, insurance, and documentation compared with container freight.
Example
An oversized production line shipped break bulk with a separate lifting plan and marine survey.
Common mistake
Pricing break bulk from container freight assumptions without stevedoring, wharfage, lashing, survey, and damage controls.
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