Sekirov Dictionary

break-bulk

adjective 1
noun 1
break bulk verb 1
forms 5

adjective1

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Of cargo: heterogeneous in size, shape, and handling requirements; neither bulk nor containerized.
- Break-bulk cargo is characterized by its multiplicity and diversity. […] In break-bulk service, a cargo ship might carry barrels of cooking oil, ... cartons..., bales ..., bags ..., and so on. — 2006

noun1

A ship that carries cargo in miscellaneous small containers.

break bulk verb1

To remove one or more items from the packaging, container, vehicle, or vessel in which shipped with other items.

forms

broke bulk · broken bulk · breaking bulk · breaks bulk · break-bulks

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