Bulk cargo refers to loose quantities and is measured in weight of volume. Examples of this are grains, minerals, or scrap.
Break-bulk refers to goods that are not loaded inside a unitised container, but are stored on the deck and can be given a count. Examples of break-bulk cargo are liquid drums, steel girders, or cable reels.
Bulk and break-bulk vessels come in 2 different varieties, geared and gearless. This refers to whether the vessel has a crane onboard to assist with the unloading. Geared vessels can call into most ports, but gearless require the port to have the necessary equipment to unload their cargo.
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