Logistics
Bulk Cargo
Also known as: Bulk, Dry bulk, Liquid bulk
Goods transported without individual packaging, poured directly into vessel holds or specialized vehicles, divided into dry bulk (minerals, grains) and liquid bulk (oil, chemicals).
Also known as: Bulk, Dry bulk, Liquid bulk
Goods transported without individual packaging, poured directly into vessel holds or specialized vehicles, divided into dry bulk (minerals, grains) and liquid bulk (oil, chemicals).
Bulk cargo refers to goods transported without individual packaging, poured or pumped directly into the holds of the transport vehicle. It is divided into dry bulk: minerals, grains, cement, fertilizers, coal; and liquid bulk: crude oil, petroleum derivatives, vegetable oils, liquid chemicals. Each type requires specialized vessels: bulk carriers for solids and tankers for liquids. The unit of measure is the metric ton, and freight cost is calculated per ton.
Break Bulk Cargo
Goods that cannot be transported in standard containers due to size, weight, or nature, and are loaded individually onto vessels, such as heavy machinery, turbines, or metal structures.
LogisticsOcean Freight
The cost of transporting goods by sea from the port of origin to the port of destination, a fundamental component of customs value.
LogisticsFCL (Full Container Load)
A maritime shipping mode where an importer uses an entire container exclusively for their cargo, without sharing it with other consignees' merchandise.
LogisticsFreight Forwarder
A logistics intermediary that organizes and coordinates international transport of goods on behalf of importers and exporters, managing routes, documentation, and complementary services.