Break Bulk 2 : (1) To unload and distribute a portion or all of the contents of a rail car, container, trailer, or ship. (2) Loose, non-containerized mark and count cargo. (3) Packaged cargo that is not containerized
US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Glossary of Shipping Terms, Washington, DC, USA 2008. http://www.marad.dot.gov/documents/Glossary_final. pdf, (Mrtm - Amer) {572}