Cargo planning
Bauxite: combine dense-cargo economics with cargo-condition checks
Bauxite planning often points toward larger dry-bulk classes when parcel size and ports allow, but cargo condition, moisture, draft and terminal restrictions still need to be confirmed before a vessel class can be treated as suitable.
What changes the recommendation?
| Input | Planning effect |
|---|---|
| Parcel size | Determines whether Supramax/Ultramax or Panamax/Kamsarmax assumptions deserve comparison. |
| Draft / intake | Can cap actual cargo carried even when nominal DWT is higher. |
| Cargo condition | Actual carriage requirements depend on the declared cargo and moisture characteristics. |
| Terminal capability | Berth size, loading method and productivity can override model economics. |
Planning rule: compare vessel classes for economics only after confirming that the cargo declaration and terminal limits support the assumed intake.