When a bulk carrier takes its berth, the defining feature of maritime bulk cargo handling becomes immediately apparent: commodities such as grain, iron ore, coal, or fertilizer are loaded directly into the vessel's open holds, with no packaging or containers involved.
Source: https://www.abc-logistics.com/definitions/bulk-cargo-maritime-transport
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