# Bulk Shipment

*Last updated: 2026-06-13*

> A bulk shipment refers to the transport of unpackaged or loose commodities – typically grain, coal, ores, fertilisers, or liquid chemicals – loaded directly into ship holds, silos, tanks, or open railway wagons without intermediate packaging.

A bulk shipment refers to the transport of unpackaged or loose commodities – typically grain, coal, ores, fertilisers, or liquid chemicals – loaded directly into ship holds, silos, tanks, or open railway wagons without intermediate packaging. The cargo itself forms the load unit; no wrapping or palletising takes place. This approach substantially reduces handling costs but demands specialised terminals, bulk carriers, or tankers. It is distinct from breakbulk cargo (individual, non-containerised pieces) and containerised freight (FCL/LCL), where goods are packed and consolidated into load units.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_cargo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_cargo)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Bulk Shipment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 85 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_cargo |

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