Breakbulk Cargo

Breakbulk Cargo in International Trade

Meaning of Breakbulk Cargo, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Non-containerized cargo that may be grouped or consolidated for shipment, and then is later broken down, subdivided, or distributed at a further destination point. It may also be cargo that is too large to fit into containers. Breakbulk cargo is often unitized on pallets or packed in boxes.