Mar 3, 2023 · Bulk cargo refers to unpackaged goods moved in large quantities and transported in vessels specifically designed for this purpose, such as bulk carriers or dry bulk ships. Examples of bulk cargoes include grains, coal, iron ore, cement, and fertilizers.

This study proposes a multi-objective model to determine appropriate transport routes and modes for inland waterway dry bulk transport, minimizing transport time and transport costs considering transport wastage.

You'll discover how barge terminals can contribute to an efficient and cost-effective supply chain for bulk transporters while providing a sustainable and reliable shipping option.

Liquid bulk is the most important cargo type (56.1%), followed by containers (22.6%) and dry bulk (13.8%). The IWW cargo handling decreased in 2022 (-7.5%) reaching a volume of 101.2 million tonnes (compared to 109.4 in 2021). 29 This result was driven by a sharp decrease in the transport of liquid bulk (-8.7%), in particular petroleum products ...

Our bulk fleet consists of five ocean going dry cargo vessels operating primarily along the US Atlantic coast, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean basin. With vessel sizes ranging from 15,000 to 27,000 tons, our vessels are a versatile size to fit a variety of market niches.

Using existing machine learning algorithms to predict wastage in multimodal transportation of bulk cargo. The goal is to accurately predict transportation wastage, determine transportation...

Bulk, breakbulk, or project cargo is seamlessly transferred no matter how specialized or complex. There are substantial savings on ocean freight when containers are stripped and loaded directly onto barges headed for inland ports. We can strip loaded containers or bulk/bagged cargo weighing up to 28 metric tons for savings up to 40 percent.

Jan 1, 2023 · This study proposes a multi-objective model to determine appropriate transport routes and modes for inland waterway dry bulk transport, minimizing transport time and transport costs considering...

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Oct 26, 2023 · The term "bulk cargo" describes goods that are transported by ship without packaging or in loose bundles. Bulk cargo may be used to a product if it cannot be easily secured on a ship and is not containerized.