1. Today, the vast majority of non-bulk cargo is transported in intermodal containers. 2. One general manager-heading the bulk cargo terminal-has only 33 workers under him. 3. It primarily is engaged in transporting bulk cargo and breakbulk cargo worldwide. 4. The last four ports specialise in handling bulk cargo and heavy merchandise. 5. The break bulk cargo terminal is specialised in handling timber, metal products. 6. Bulk cargo constitutes the majority of tonnage carried by most freight railroads.7. Before containerization, goods were usually handled manually as break bulk cargo . 8. Break-bulk cargo of about 200, 000 tons annually includes both imports and exports. 9. It displaced many thousands of dock workers who formerly handled break bulk cargo . 10. It is a popular port that handles mostly bulk cargo , especially palm oil.
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