- break of bulk
- a site where cargo is broken down from a large, bulk carrying unit, to smaller scale units, usually involving a change in the mode of transport.
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break-of-bulk — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun : the act of unloading, transferring, or distributing part or all of a shipment … Useful english dictionary
Break bulk cargo — In shipping, break bulk cargo or general cargo is a term that covers a great variety of goods that must be loaded individually, and not in shipping containers nor in bulk as with oil or grain. Ships that carry this sort of cargo are often called… … Wikipedia
Bulk vending — is the sale of unsorted confections, nuts, gumballs, toys and novelties (in capsules) selected at random and dispensed generally through non electrically operated vending machines. Bulk vending is a separate segment of the vending industry from… … Wikipedia
Bulk — (b[u^]lk), n. [OE. bulke, bolke, heap; cf. Dan. bulk lump, clod, OSw. bolk crowd, mass, Icel. b?lkast to be bulky. Cf. {Boll}, n., {Bile} a boil, {Bulge}, n.] 1. Magnitude of material substance; dimensions; mass; size; as, an ox or ship of great… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Break — (br[=a]k), v. t. [imp. {broke} (br[=o]k), (Obs. {Brake}); p. p. {Broken} (br[=o] k n), (Obs. {Broke}); p. pr. & vb. n. {Breaking}.] [OE. breken, AS. brecan; akin to OS. brekan, D. breken, OHG. brehhan, G. brechen, Icel. braka to creak, Sw. braka … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bulk carrier — The Sabrina I is a modern Handymax bulk carrier. Class overview Name: Freighter Subclasses … Wikipedia
break-bulk — adjective Of cargo, heterogeneous in size, shape, and handling requirements; neither bulk nor containerized. Break bulk cargo is characterized by its multiplicity and diversity. ... In break bulk service, a cargo ship might carry barrels of… … Wiktionary
break bulk — phrasal 1. : to remove, transfer, or displace part of a load or cargo : start to unload : unload and distribute all or part of a carload, boatload, or truckload 2. of a bailee : to treat that which is held by bailment in such a manner as to… … Useful english dictionary
break — 1. v. & n. v. (past broke or archaic brake; past part. broken or archaic broke) 1 tr. & intr. a separate into pieces under a blow or strain; shatter. b make or become inoperative, esp. from damage (the toaster has broken). c break a bone in or… … Useful english dictionary
break-bulk — ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective : of or relating to materials shipped in conventional individual packages and not containerized * * * /brayk bulk /, adj. Transp. 1. of or pertaining to packaged cargo, usually manufactured goods, that is marked for… … Useful english dictionary
