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A bulk carrier or bulker is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo —such as grain, coal, ore, steel coils, and cement—in its cargo holds. Since the first specialized bulk carrier was built in 1852, economic forces have led to increased size and sophistication of these ships.
Bulk carriers offer the most environmentally friendly method of transporting large volumes of dry cargo long distances: the typical bulk carrier emits 6.5 gCO2/tonne nm, versus 61 gCO2/tonne nm for rail transport.
13 Ιουν 2024 · Bulk carriers are ships that transport unpacked or loose cargo as raw materials including grains, ores, coal, cement etc in their cargo holds. This cargo is used to manufacture essential products that we use in our everyday lives.
30 Ιουν 2019 · Vessels that ply loose cargo loads in bulk quantities across oceanic channels are referred to as bulk carriers. The idea of a bulk carrier to transport important food grains, ores and minerals date back to the 1850s.
25 Οκτ 2024 · Capesize bulk carriers are the ideal ships for transporting large amounts of cargo over long distances. Their large cargo capacity, excellent fuel efficiency, and advanced safety features make them the best choice for transporting bulk goods over the seas.
20 Αυγ 2024 · A bulk carrier, bulk carrier ship, bulker, or bulk freighter is a type of merchant vessel that transports dry goods in bulk that are not packed into containers, drums or other packaging. We're talking about cargo such as grain, cement, coal, sand, ore, and even sugar.
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