How to Export Bulk Cargo or Project Cargo (Without Containers) Some cargo is too big or too heavy to fit in a container — like machines, turbines, steel structures, or grains. This type of cargo is exported directly on the ship, not in containers. This is how it’s done: 1. Choose the right ship – Bulk carrier, RORO, or heavy-lift vessel 2. Coordinate with port – You need special equipment like cranes or trailers 3. Hire experts – A good freight forwarder and a marine surveyor are very important