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Anahuac Transport Explains Break Bulk Shipping

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Anahuac Transport / Bulk Liquid Transport   Anahuac Transport, an industry leader in liquid bulk transport, discusses break bulk shipping.   According to Anahuac Transport, a company dedicated to liquid bulk transport, approximately 90 percent of all goods globally are shipped by sea vessels. Of this, 70 percent is containerized cargo. In fact, almost all end consumer purchases were likely aboard a container vessel at some point.    In 2019, the maritime trade volume was around 11 billion tons, 2.7 percent higher than the previous year. Experts predict the average growth rate between 2019 and 2024 to be 3.4 percent due mainly to the growing global market.    Anahuac Transport explains, however, that not all cargo shipped to retailers or end customers is placed in containers. For example, an important part of the shipped goods is raw materials for the industry, chemicals, crude oil, or construction materials.   General cargo is a load th...
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 Must-read: Anahuac Transport on Tanker Guidelines Meta Description: Liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport enumerates the important guidelines for tankers in the U.S. Image source: istockphoto.com  Liquid bulk transport company Anahuac Transport says that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sets the tone for road safety in America, including guidelines that all heavy truck owners must follow. One of these standards is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR, a guideline stipulating maximum safe weight capacities for tanker trailers on the roads. Strict compliance with these regulations keeps everyone safer and encourages trust on our highways.    Since the FHWA is in the U.S., the GVWRs are in pounds. Because of this, checking and rechecking when converting the weight of liquids measured via gallons is recommended. It also applies to the weight of dry bulk material measured via cubic feet. In addition, always check that you are within the ta...
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Anahuac Transport Discusses General and Bulk Cargo

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What Are the Differences Between General and Bulk Cargo? Anahuac Transport Answers   According to Anahuac Transport, maritime transportation carries various cargoes that require specialized ships. The two major groups are general freight and bulk cargo. While bulk cargo is loose, general cargo is carried in fixed load units or unitized. As for internationally exchanged goods, these are classified into three types based on the kind of traffic, explains Anahuac Transport. The three categories are Rush, Bulk, and General or Non-Bulk.  Know the Difference Rush Cargo is often transported by air. General freight, meanwhile, contains almost everything that is commonly transported. Luggage is the perfect example. General cargo is also separated from dangerous materials and cargo that need special handling. These include live animals, ice crystals, electromagnetic content, and prescription drugs that need freezers.  General cargo also includes products that have be...
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