BREAK BULK CARGO HANDLING

Break bulk is when a container, whether or not it is modified, is not enough. It’s the solution used for over-sized cargo. In effect, CMA CGM will “containerise” the space for it by laying a bed of Flat Racks and Platforms on top of standard containers, and then lash the cargo to them to create what looks like a giant pen.

With this method, there is almost no limit to the size of cargo that can be carried. In 2011, CMA CGM loaded a ship’s superstructure weighing 450 tonnes that measured 32 metres long and 22 metres high.

USI Freight Solutions project management teams have a wealth of knowledge in handling heavy, oversized and abnormal cargoes. Many project and freight forwarders traditionally use specialised breakbulk cargo vessels or carriers to handle these complex shipments. With our stevedoring partners and shipping line contacts we are often able to negotiate space on standard shipping container vessels which reduces costs and improves transit times, reliability and flexibility..

BREAKBULK CARGO SHIPMENTS KEY FEATURES:

• Supervision of cargo loading / discharging
• Competitive breakbulk rates
• Continuous cargo management throughout transportation
• Stevedoring teams with specialised heavy / oversized cargo experience
• Hazardous cargo handling
• Special permits and customs clearance
• Full and part charter of vessels when required