breakbulk cargo
[breɪk bʌlk ˈkɑrɡoʊ]
nounpl: breakbulk cargoes / breakbulk cargos
carga geral / carga fracionada
1. General cargo that is individually packaged and unitized in boxes, crates, bags, or drums, rather than containerized or shipped in bulk. It requires individual handling and loading/unloading.
The port specializes in handling breakbulk cargo such as machinery, automobiles, and packaged goods.
O porto se especializa no manuseio de carga geral, como maquinário, automóveis e bens embalados.
2. Cargo that must be broken down from its original shipment into smaller units for distribution to multiple destinations.
Breakbulk cargo requires more labor-intensive handling compared to containerized freight.
A carga fracionada requer manuseio mais intensivo em mão de obra em comparação com o frete em contêineres.
Breakbulk cargo was the standard form of international maritime shipping before the containerization revolution of the 1960s-1970s. In Brazil, especially in ports like Santos and Rio de Janeiro, breakbulk operations remain significant for certain types of cargo, particularly machinery, vehicles, and agricultural products. The term reflects the maritime and logistics industry's technical vocabulary essential for import/export professionals and port workers.
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