break-bulk

Adjective

not-comparable

Of cargo, heterogeneous in size, shape, and handling requirements; neither bulk nor containerized.

Japanese Meaning

大きさや形状、取扱い方法が異なる貨物で、一括輸送のばら積み貨物やコンテナ貨物のいずれにも該当しない貨物。 / 異種混合貨物とも言え、各貨物が個別に取扱い・積み下ろしされる貨物形態を指す。

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The port's break-bulk terminal handled shipments of crates, barrels, and oversized machinery that required individual handling.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

港のばら積み貨物ターミナルは、箱や樽、個別に取り扱う必要のある大型機械など、コンテナ化されていない様々な貨物の出荷を処理した。

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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.

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