"break-bulk" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} break-bulk (not comparable)
  1. Of cargo, heterogeneous in size, shape, and handling requirements; neither bulk nor containerized. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: break bulk, breakbulk
    Sense id: en-break-bulk-en-adj-KbFROWpj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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