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The Five Types of Cargo

Cargo, the lifeblood of global trade and commerce, comes in various shapes, sizes, and forms. Understanding the different types of cargo is crucial for efficient logistics and supply chain management. Here are five broad categories that encompass the diverse world of freight:

Containers

Familiar to most laypeople, containerized cargo involves the storage and transportation of goods within standardized shipping containers of various sizes. These containers can accommodate a diverse range of items, including toys, clothing, televisions, refrigerators, and perishable goods. The choice of container is determined by the nature of the cargo being transported.

Dry Bulk Cargo

Dry bulk cargo is characterized by its homogeneity, large quantities, and unpacked nature. Examples include sand, iron ore, grain, gravel, and cobblestones. Typically transported by shore cranes or vessels, this type of cargo is unloaded using funnels.

Liquid Bulk Cargo

Cargo in the form of liquid gas or free-flowing liquid falls under the category of liquid bulk cargo. These items are transported in specialized tanks connected to articulated pipelines. Examples include crude oil, chemicals, natural gas, vegetable oil, and wine.

Break Bulk

Commonly referred to as general cargo, break bulk does not involve the use of containers. Instead, individual pieces are handled separately, and during shipping, they may be unpacked or placed in crates. This category often includes items for construction or industrial use, such as generators, steel rods, wind turbine blades, and pipes.

Roll-On Roll-Off (RO-RO)

RO-RO, or roll-on/roll-off, encompasses cargo that can be easily rolled onto and off the vessel. This includes vehicles, trailers, buses, tractors, generators, containers, and assembled equipment. The loading process may involve self-driven, towed, wheeled, or roll-trailer placement.

After identifying the category of your cargo, the next step is to engage professional freight management services. One key advantage of opting for professional freight management is their extensive network of international agencies, ensuring the secure and efficient delivery of your cargo. At Cargo Extreme Handling, we have extensive experience in handling cargo around Ipswich, Felixstowe, Tilbury, and Southampton. Get in touch with us now for more information.