bulk shipping
[/bʌlk ˈʃɪpɪŋ/]
noun
transporte de carga em massa
1. The transportation of large quantities of goods or cargo in their natural or unpackaged form, typically by ship, truck, or rail
Bulk shipping is commonly used for transporting grain, coal, and minerals across long distances.
O transporte de carga em massa é comumente usado para transportar grãos, carvão e minerais por longas distâncias.
2. A freight service that moves unpackaged commodities in large volumes at reduced costs per unit
The company reduced expenses by switching to bulk shipping for its raw materials.
A empresa reduziu custos ao mudar para transporte de carga em massa para suas matérias-primas.
Bulk shipping is fundamental to Brazil's economy, particularly for exports of agricultural commodities like soybeans and sugar, as well as mining products. In the USA, it's essential for domestic trade of coal, grain, and petroleum. The term is industry-specific and widely used in maritime, logistics, and commerce sectors in both countries.
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