BREAKBULK AND RORO VESSELS

A special shipment requires a particular type of shipping strategy. For example, one of our services is shipping by breakbulk and Roll-on/ Roll-off (Roro) vessels. These types of vessels carry oversized shipments or goods that must be loaded individually, and not in intermodal containers nor in bulk as all types of trucks – jumbo bags, bags, bundles, crates, drums, or barrels such as oil and gas equipment, construction cargo, grain, pipes, cement, cars, etc.

Understanding General Cargo and Bulk Transportation

General cargo encompasses various types of freight, including break bulk, neo-bulk, and containerized cargo. Break bulk cargo consists of items such as drums, bags, pallets, and boxes, while neo-bulk cargo includes lumber, paper, and other uniform goods. On the other hand, containerized cargo refers to any goods transported in standard shipping containers, ensuring efficient and secure delivery.

For bulk transportation, different vessel types are used based on the nature of the cargo. Geared vessels, RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) ships, and standard bulk carriers handle general bulk shipments. Bulk cargo is further divided into two categories:

Liquid bulk, including vegetable oils, chemicals, and LNG (liquefied natural gas), transported in specialized tankers equipped with pumps and pipelines.
Dry bulk, such as coal, iron ore, grain, and sand, moved using vessels fitted with grab systems and suction conveyors for efficient loading and unloading.

Each type of vessel is designed to optimize cargo handling, reduce transit time, and ensure cargo safety during transportation. Whether you need to ship bulk commodities or containerized goods, Dijla Clearing & Forwarding LLC offers expert solutions tailored to your logistics needs.