When handling bulk commodities with low per-unit value (e.g., ores, grains, construction materials), freight operators systematically reduce handling costs through large-capacity containers, automated material-handling equipment, standardized storage locations, and consolidated transport routes.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_cargo
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