bulktonnage
Bulktonnage is a term used in various industries, primarily shipping and logistics, to describe the quantity of goods transported as a mass rather than in discrete units. It refers to cargo that is loose, unpackaged, or shipped in large, undifferentiated quantities. Examples include commodities like grain, coal, iron ore, sand, gravel, and cement. This type of cargo is typically loaded and unloaded directly into or from the hold of a vessel, or into large containers or storage facilities.
The measurement of bulktonnage is usually in units of mass, such as metric tons or long tons.
The economic efficiency of transporting bulktonnage is a significant factor in global trade. Shipping large volumes