Break Bulk Cargo and Heavy Transportation

1. Break Bulk Cargo & Heavy Transportation Break Bulk Cargo Transportation through Heavy-Duty Containers for storage CALL US +971 4 333 6593 www.slrshipping.com

2. About the Company Break bulk cargo transportation and heavy duty cargo are one of the most popular and common shipment modes. Because of its various advantages, like flexibility and convenient loading and unloading process, most ports around the globe facilitate bulk cargo. SLR Shipping is the best heavy transport companies in the UAE. Items classified as break bulk cargo are large and high in value. Moving the break bulk cargo ship requires detailed collaboration with national and international shipping companies. Fortunately, SLR Shipping provides the best heavy transportation of goods with a strong global network.

3. Break Bulk Cargo Definition Break bulk cargo is a common and successful method used to transport goods that cannot fit in standard-size shipping containers. Instead, in these goods is transported in bags, boxes, and barrels. It requires heavyweight boxes and heavy containers for transportation. It eases loading and unloading, with break bulk cargo transportation being a coherent cargo choice for smaller ports that can not unload larger containers.

4. Goods transported through break bulk shipping are: Types of Goods transported from Break Bulk Cargo Rolls of steels Pipes Bailed goods Steel girders Buses Vehicles Bulldozers

5. Size & Weight Type of Goods Distance Cost Factors Influencing Cost of Break Bulk Cargo Transportation • There are various factors under type of goods such as density, the value of the goods, the sensitivity of the goods to damage, and the loadability and handling qualities of the goods. Freight classification for fragile and valuable goods is frequently higher, causing higher freight costs. • Shipping Costs are calculated using a sophisticated algorithm that reviews groups of sources, destinations, and the cargo. Depending on line-haul expenses and terminal prices for different transportation methods, per-mile bulk freight rates can sometimes reduce with distance. • Rates are calculated using a sophisticated algorithm that reviews groups of sources, destinations, and the cargo. Depending on line-haul expenses and terminal prices for different transportation methods, per-mile bulk freight rates can sometimes reduce with distance. • Every item will have a National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) number based on its weight and size, and you will be expected to provide the exact weight and size of your cargo.

6. Types of Break Bulk Cargo PROJECT CARGO HEAVY LIFT CARGO OUT-OF-GAUGE CARGO There are three types of break bulk cargo: • It includes extra-large, heavy-duty, high-value, and complex goods. This cargo is deconstructed before loading. Project cargo needs special care and attention and usually needs to be delivered within specific timelines and budgets. Project cargo is also seen as the most difficult cargo type of ship. It needs very detailed shipment plans, and can be very expensive if anything goes wrong. • As the name says, heavy lift cargo is very heavy to transport and load. It’s sometimes impractical to deconstruct this type of cargo before loading, so it must be loaded in a single piece. Usually, heavy lift goods are not of standard sizes or shapes, and require certain planning before transporting and loading. • Out-of-gauge cargo is any cargo that doesn’t set into a standard six-sided container, like a 40ft shipping container. It includes all commodities with a length over 12.05 meters, a width over 2.33 meters, or a height over 2.59 meters. Again, shipping this type of cargo needs careful planning and communication.

7. Affordable • 1 • Transporting large machineries and equipment may be expensive from regular shipping. But, from break bulk shipping, you can save money as it is the alternative method. Advantages ofBreak Bulk Cargo & Heavy Transportation • Time-Saving • 2 • If the commodities do not require dismantling, you can save a lot of valuable time. And You’ll also only require one bill of lading number because the good is in one piece. • Package flexibility • 3 • Without having to divide goods into well-balanced containers, companies can ship anything they would like at once, within minimum time for collection and packing, causing fast delivery along the supply chain. • Global reach • 4 • During the storing process within containers, there is a certain involvement in the labor-intensive offloading process. Break bulk can be easily unloaded with no requirement of heavy cranes or specialized equipment.

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