Some considerations with bulk materials handling include the composition of materials, how companies use them, and where they need to go. Many bulk goods need to go by truck, train, and boat at various points in their journey. Containerization makes it possible to streamline this process by moving materials in containers, rather than loading and unloading in bulk at each stop. Stacker reclaimer to shift containers are necessary, along with equipment like conveyors for unloading at final destinations.