breakbulk shipping
[breɪk bʌlk ˈʃɪpɪŋ]
noun
transporte de carga geral ou carga diversificada
1. A shipping method where cargo is individually packaged, palletized, or unitized and loaded into a vessel's hold, as opposed to containerized shipping
Breakbulk shipping is commonly used for heavy machinery, steel products, and project cargo that cannot fit in standard containers.
O transporte de carga geral é comumente utilizado para maquinaria pesada, produtos de aço e carga de projeto que não cabem em contêineres padrão.
2. A cargo handling system where goods are loaded and unloaded individually or in small groups rather than in bulk or containerized units
The port handles significant breakbulk shipping volumes, requiring specialized equipment and skilled stevedores.
O porto movimenta volumes significativos de carga geral, exigindo equipamentos especializados e estivadores qualificados.
Breakbulk shipping remains significant in Brazil due to the country's exports of heavy machinery, minerals, and agricultural equipment. While containerization has grown, many Brazilian ports maintain dedicated breakbulk terminals for specialized cargo. In the USA, particularly in ports like Houston and Newark, breakbulk shipping is essential for project cargo and heavy industrial equipment. The term reflects a traditional maritime practice that continues to coexist with modern containerized systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break cargo into smaller units
handle breakbulk operations
specialized breakbulk services
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