TKLS – Transport Logistics And Services, Lda -: Break Bulk and Consolidated Cargo Services
Break Bulk Consolidation
In shipping, break bulk cargo or general cargo are goods that must be loaded individually, and not in intermodal containers nor in bulk
Break Bulk Handling
Ships that carry this sort of cargo are often called general cargo ships. The term break bulk derives from the phrase breaking bulk—the extraction of a portion of the cargo of a ship or the beginning of the unloading process from the ship's holds. These goods may not be in shipping containers. Break bulk cargo is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums, or barrels. Unit loads of items secured to a pallet or skid are also used. With many years of experience in overseas shipping and break bulk cargo services, TKLS – Transport Logistics And Services, Lda understand the logistics involved in transporting break bulk goods, or ocean freight that is not uniform in size. Our shipping desk for break bulk items involves careful attention to detail. It sometimes requires special rigging to safely secure break bulk ocean cargo, and equipment to individually load and unload shipping containers. Whether transported on pallets, drums, bags, or sacks, we are specialize in all types of shipping for break bulk ocean freight.
Break-bulk cargo shipments might need consideration of:
- Specialist loading and securing of cargo.
- Made to measure export packing and cargo sheeting.
- Road transport of abnormal loads.
- Vessel Chartering.
OVERVIEW
We say – dare to be different! We positively relish the challenge. Whether it’s a vessel full of paper reels or a one-off project cargo shipment, we can provide the facilities and flexibility to match.
Breakbulk and project cargoes are shipped into and out of the Port of Tyne on regular deep-sea and shortsea services. We have top-quality deepwater berths, RoRo ramps, covered and open storage, a rail terminal, expert stevedores, and a range of gantry and slewing cranes just waiting for your cargo. And all of it backed by our end-to-end integrated logistics service offering.
KEY FACTS
- Deepwater berths
- RoRo ramps and heavy duty cranes
- Expert, flexible stevedoring
