Cargo planning
Clinker: dense cargo where draft and handling can dominate
Clinker is relatively dense, so hold volume is usually less constraining than draft, intake, terminal productivity and the vessel's loading limits. The best planning class depends on parcel size and whether the ports can actually accommodate the larger alternative.
What to confirm
| Input | Planning effect |
|---|---|
| Parcel size | Sets the first DWT-utilisation screen. |
| Port draft | Can cap actual intake below nominal vessel DWT. |
| Loading / discharge equipment | Influences geared-versus-gearless practicality and port time. |
| Productivity | Short regional voyages can be especially sensitive to port days. |
Planning rule: a larger class can look cheaper per tonne, but only if actual intake and terminal restrictions support it.