Bulk cargo

Bulk cargo

These are shipments that are unpackaged and loaded directly into the shipping vessel. Bulk items are supplied loose and unpackaged, unlike other items shipped in discrete packages or containers. 
Examples of bulk cargo include grains, cements, and oils. 
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