Bulk cargo is a shipping term for items that are shipped loosely and unpackaged as opposed to being shipped in packages or containers. An item can be classified as bulk cargo if it is not containerised and cannot be easily secured on a ship, for example items such as oil, grain or coal. It is classified as either free flowing, a liquid, or a dry item. This type of cargo is typically dropped or poured as a liquid or solid into a merchant ship, railway car, or tanker truck. Items may also be referred to as break-bulk cargo, which is cargo that is packaged but non-containerized. Some examples include drummed fuel, bagged cement, vehicles, and large parts to build an airplane. And they can be transported in bags, barrels, and pallets.

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