Breakbulk vs. Container Shipping: Cost, Cargo Types & Feasibility

Introduction: The Evolution of Ocean Freight Transport Modes Breakbulk vs Container Shipping is a key decision for project logistics managers moving structural steel, petrochemical refinery towers, power turbines, locomotives or mining excavators. Before containerization became widespread in the 1950s, much general cargo was handled as breakbulk: individually packed boxes, barrels, crates and bundles manually loaded […]

Flat Rack vs. Open Top Containers: How to Choose for Oversized OOG Cargo

Introduction: Overcoming the Limitations of Standard Dry Containers Flat Rack vs Open Top Container selection is essential when planning oversized or out-of-gauge cargo shipments. Standard ISO dry containers (20ft and 40ft standard or high cube boxes) handle the large majority of global maritime freight. However, when project logistics cargo exceeds standard interior dimensions—such as heavy […]

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