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Bulk Shipping

What is Bulk Shipping?

Bulk shipping is the transportation of goods in large quantity, usually not packed but loaded directly into a vessel. Such goods are grains, petroleum products, iron ore and more. These type of goods are referred to as bulk cargo.

These are unpacked goods loaded onboard a vessel.

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