Bulk Cargo
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
Unpackaged commodity cargo moved loose in large quantities, such as grains, liquids, minerals, or powders.
Why it matters commercially
Bulk cargo requires specialized handling, quality controls, contamination prevention, charter terms, and measurement rules.
Example
A grain buyer required hold-cleanliness evidence and weight certificates before accepting bulk shipment documents.
Common mistake
Using packaged-goods controls for bulk cargo and missing moisture, contamination, sampling, laytime, and discharge terms.
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