- Difference between Bulk and Break Bulk cargo
Break Bulk Cargo is cargo that is unitized and is loaded individually. Please note that the break bulk cargo is packaged (bags, boxes, barrels etc.) but is not containerized. This was the most common cargo type to be transported until the introduction of container shipping.
Bulk cargo is loose cargo such as grain, iron ore. Bulk Cargo is not unitized is unpackaged and is not containerized. Bulk cargo is transported in cargo holds via bulk carriers.
