Mr. Ramage joined IRI’s London office in March 2002 and was appointed Managing Director in January 2003. He was instrumental in the establishment of offices in Hamburg (2007), Roosendaal (2008), Mumbai (2008), and Dubai (2009) where he continues to have a management role. In 2009 Mr. Ramage accepted the title of Director, Worldwide Business Operations whereby he was responsible for IRI’s global network of offices. A resident of the
United Kingdom, Mr. Ramage was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IRI in April of 2011 and continues to be responsible for operations of all worldwide offices, including IRI’s headquarters in Washington, DC/Reston. Mr. Ramage has an extensive background at sea having sailed with BP Tankers, Mobil Shipping, and Maersk Line. He spent 14 years in the ship management industry, predominantly in Hong Kong with Denholm Ship Management and Eurasia Ship Management where he rose to Vice President, managing a fleet of 50 vessels. Mr. Ramage holds a Master Mariners Certificate and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Edinburgh as well as a Bachelor of Science Honours in Nautical Studies from Liverpool Polytechnic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Breakbulk shipping refers to transporting cargo as individual units rather than in containers or loose bulk. Items such as machinery, steel beams, timber, and large equipment are loaded separately onto vessels using cranes or specialised lifting equipment. This method is commonly used for oversized or irregular cargo that cannot fit into standard shipping containers.
Breakbulk cargo often includes heavy machinery, construction materials, steel products, vehicles, timber and industrial equipment. These goods are usually too large, heavy or irregularly shaped to be transported in standard containers, making breakbulk shipping the most practical solution.
In container shipping, goods are packed inside standardised containers for easier handling and transport. Breakbulk shipping, however, involves loading and unloading cargo individually, often using cranes and specialised equipment. This allows the transport of oversized or non-containerised goods that require special handling.
Breakbulk shipping plays a critical role in transporting components used in large industrial projects such as power plants, offshore energy installations, construction developments and oil and gas facilities. These projects often require moving oversized equipment like turbines, pipelines, and heavy machinery that cannot be containerised.
You can stay informed about breakbulk shipping developments, project cargo movements, logistics trends, and port operations by visiting The Maritime Standard’s Breakbulk Shipping category page. It provides industry news, expert insights, and analysis on global breakbulk trade and maritime logistics.