Break Bulk
Handling and stowage planned for each piece of cargo.
Not every shipment fits a container. Break bulk cargo — machinery, pipes, timber, palletised goods — is loaded, secured and discharged as individual pieces rather than inside a box.
We plan the stowage, securing and handling equipment each cargo type needs at both the load and discharge port.
What's included
- Loose and palletised cargo handling
- Stowage and securing planning
- Load and discharge port coordination
- Dunnage and lashing arrangements
How a break-bulk move runs
- 01
Survey the cargo
Each piece listed with weight, dimensions and packing.
- 02
Plan stowage and securing
Stowage, lashing and dunnage planned per cargo type.
- 03
Coordinate the ports
Handling equipment arranged at load and discharge ports.
- 04
Discharge and onward
Cargo discharged and moved on to its destination.
What we need from you
- Piece list with weights and dimensions
- Packing type: loose, palletised or unit loads
- Load and discharge ports
- Ready date
Common questions
What is break bulk?
Cargo shipped as individual pieces rather than inside a container: machinery, pipes, timber or palletised goods.
When is break bulk the right choice?
When cargo doesn't fit a container or is better handled piece by piece.
Do you arrange lashing and dunnage?
Yes, as part of the stowage and securing plan.
Can you move it on from the port?
Yes. See heavy lift and road transport.