Bulk & Break-Bulk Shipping
SHAQ Logistics provides professional bulk and break-bulk shipping services for large-volume commodity cargo from Global to global destinations. We handle dry bulk cargo including ore, coal, grain, steel, timber, and cement, as well as break-bulk cargo that is unitized or individually loaded. Our flexible chartering options — voyage charter, time charter, and contract of affreightment — combined with expert port operations and tallying, ensure efficient and cost-effective transport of your bulk commodities.
Bulk Cargo Services
Ore & Minerals
Transport of iron ore, copper concentrate, bauxite, and other mineral ores. Specialized bulk carriers with self-unloading capabilities for efficient port operations.
Coal & Energy
Thermal coal, coking coal, and petroleum coke shipping. Compliance with international coal transport safety regulations and IMSBC Code requirements.
Grain & Agriculture
Wheat, corn, soybeans, rice, and other grain bulk shipping. Proper ventilation, fumigation, and quality preservation throughout the voyage.
Steel Products
Steel coils, plates, pipes, and wire rod as break-bulk cargo. Proper stowage, dunnage, and lashing to prevent shifting and damage during transport.
Timber & Logs
Logs, lumber, and wood products shipping. Break-bulk and bulk loading options with proper stowage for various timber types and dimensions.
Cement & Construction Materials
Cement, clinker, gypsum, and construction materials in bulk. Specialized handling for dusty and fine-grained cargo with environmental compliance.
Bulk Vessel Types & Specifications
| Vessel Type | Deadweight (DWT) | Length | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handysize | 20,000 - 35,000 DWT | 150-180m | Small ports, grain, steel |
| Supramax | 50,000 - 60,000 DWT | 180-200m | Ore, coal, cement |
| Panamax | 60,000 - 80,000 DWT | 200-230m | Large bulk shipments, grain |
| Capesize | 80,000 - 400,000 DWT | 230-300m | Iron ore, coal (major routes) |
Our Bulk Shipping Services
Chartering
Voyage charter, time charter, and contract of affreightment (COA) options. Flexible chartering solutions tailored to your cargo volume, schedule, and budget requirements.
Booking & Scheduling
Vessel booking and schedule coordination. Optimization of loading and discharging ports, transit routes, and laycan arrangements for timely delivery.
Port Operations
Complete port operation management including berth arrangement, stevedoring coordination, loading/discharging supervision, and port agency services.
Tallying & Quality Control
Independent cargo tallying and quantity verification at loading and discharging ports. Draft survey and quality inspection coordination for bulk commodities.
Flexible Charter Solutions
Customized charter solutions for one-time shipments or long-term supply contracts. Competitive freight rates through our extensive shipowner relationships.
Popular Bulk Shipping Routes
| Route | Destination | Cargo Type | Vessel Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao → Rotterdam | Netherlands | Steel products | Handysize |
| Rizhao → Singapore | Singapore | Iron ore | Supramax |
| Dalian → Chiba | Japan | Coal | Panamax |
| Tianjin → Bandar Abbas | Iran | Cement | Handysize |
| Shanghai → Lagos | Nigeria | Timber | Handysize |
| Lianyungang → Busan | Korea | Grain | Supramax |
| Ningbo → Hamburg | Germany | Steel coils | Handysize |
| Rizhao → Visakhapatnam | India | Iron ore | Capesize |
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