{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Break Bulk Cargo Handling","description":"Stevedores, crane operators, and terminal staff carry out break bulk cargo handling: the individual movement of non-containerized freight units—crates, drums, bales, pallets, steel coils—during loading, discharge, stowage, and transshipment. Each piece is handled separately using cranes, forklifts, slings, or specialized grabs matched to the cargo type. Compared to container operations, the process is more labour-intensive and demands close coordination between vessel planners and quay personnel","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/break-bulk-cargo-handling","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-16T08:31:00.917858","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break_bulk_cargo","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/break-bulk-cargo-handling","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Break Bulk Cargo Handling · Stevedores, crane operators, and terminal staff carry out break bulk cargo handling: the individual movement of non-containerized freight units—crates, drums, bales, pallets, steel coils—during loading, discharge, stowage, and transshipment. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break_bulk_cargo"}