Break bulk shipping is one of the oldest cargo transportation methods, ideal for oversized or heavy items that don’t fit into standard shipping containers. This method involves transporting goods in smaller portions, often using crates, barrels, or simply loading items directly onto a vessel.
Common Examples of Break Bulk Goods:
- Wood, reels, and rolls
- Steel girders and structural steel
- Construction and manufacturing equipment
- Train carriages, railway tracks, airplanes, boats, and other vehicles
- Large engines and generators
- Bailed goods
Benefits of Break Bulk Shipping:
Easier Handling: Ideal for moving oversized or overweight items that can’t fit into containers, eliminating the need for dismantling large equipment.
Streamlined Process: Shipping large cargo in one piece simplifies the loading, offloading, and delivery processes, ensuring a smooth operation.
Accessibility to Global Ports: Break bulk shipping is advantageous in regions where port development hasn’t kept pace with modern container shipping technology, allowing delivery to less modernized ports.
Time-Saving: Unlike container shipping, which requires multiple bills of lading for different goods, break bulk shipping often uses a single bill of lading, speeding up the documentation process.
Break-Of-Bulk Point:
This term refers to the location where goods are transferred from one mode of transportation to another, such as from a ship to a truck or train. These points are crucial for ensuring the goods reach their final destination efficiently.
Organizing Break Bulk Shipping:
Break bulk shipping requires meticulous coordination involving specialized equipment, warehouses, and experienced logistics teams. It is essential to partner with a reputable logistics company that can manage these complex processes effectively.
New Globe Group’s Expertise:
New Globe Group, based in Mumbai, specializes in break bulk shipping, offering reliable and efficient services to ensure the safe delivery of goods. With years of experience and the ability to adapt to challenges, they are a trusted partner for handling break bulk shipments.
For more information or to arrange a shipment, consider contacting New Globe Group to leverage their expertise in this specialized logistics service.