Dry Bulk Services
Dry Bulk
Solid commodities such as coal, iron ore, grains (wheat, rice), cement, bauxite, and fertilizers.Liquid Bulk
Liquids transported in tankers, including crude oil, chemicals, petroleum products, LNG, LPG, and edible liquids like vegetable oil or wine.
Transportation Methods
Specialized ships with large hatches for dry bulk (e.g., Ore Carriers, Grain Carriers).
Specialized vessels with tanks for liquid bulk.
Loaded/unloaded via conveyor belts, cranes, pipelines, and pumps.
Types of Shipping Services
Short-term chartering of a ship.
Long-term agreements.
Key Distinctions
Bulk is homogeneous (uniform) and unpackaged. Break-bulk is heterogeneous, packaged (bags, crates, drums), or oversized.
Bulk cargo is not shipped in standard containers.
Transport must adhere to strict guidelines due to potential hazards (spills, shifting cargo). Regulations include the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) for dry bulk and International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) for liquids.
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