Bulkvikt

Bulkvikt is a term used in logistics and commodity handling to denote the bulk weight of a cargo—the weight of the material itself without packaging, containers, or pallets. It is typically used to quantify loose bulk shipments such as grains, minerals, or other bulk commodities and is usually reported in kilograms or metric tons. Bulkvikt is distinct from gross weight, which includes packaging and containers, and from tare weight, which is the weight of packaging that can be subtracted from the gross weight.

Regional usage and standardization vary. The term is encountered in Nordic and some European bulk-handling contexts and appears in internal documentation, ERP systems, and freight quotes. There is no universal international standard for bulkvikt; definitions and calculations can differ by company, market, or contract. In practice, bulkvikt may be defined as the weight of the material alone, sometimes excluding moisture content or other additives if explicitly stated in the agreement.

Origins and terminology. The word bulkvikt appears to derive from a combination of the English word bulk and the Swedish word vikt (weight), reflecting its usage in bilingual or cross-border trade environments.

Example and applications. A shipment of loose grain with a bulkvikt of 12,500 kg indicates the weight of the grain itself, excluding packaging or pallets. In pricing, storage, or transport planning, bulkvikt may be considered alongside factors such as moisture content, density, or bulk density, depending on regional practice and contract terms.

Related concepts include gross weight, net weight, tare weight, density, and bulk density.