When multiple bulk cargo parcels are combined into a single shipment lot, new risks emerge: mixing hazards (can substances react chemically?), leakage due to increased mass, segregation issues during storage and vessel movement.
Source: https://www.supplychainquarterly.com/articles/forecasting-risks-bulk-consolidation
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