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Indonesian thermal-coal freight: what actually drives the voyage
Freight is not just distance multiplied by a daily rate. On Indonesian coal, the planning outcome can change materially with parcel size, geared versus gearless requirements, exact load location, loading arrangement, discharge restrictions, laycan, bunker assumptions and where suitable tonnage is positioned.
Vessel class matters
| Class | Planning use |
|---|---|
| Handysize | Smaller parcels or tighter port constraints |
| Supramax | Common mid-size geared dry-bulk basis |
| Ultramax | Higher-carrying-capacity geared alternative |
| Panamax / Kamsarmax | Larger stems where terminal and draft permit |
Use source-backed route context
S&P Global publishes identifiable Asia-Pacific dry-bulk freight assessments including East Kalimantan–Koh Sichang and East Kalimantan–Guangzhou on Supramax bases. CharterPulse uses that kind of route evidence to decide which pages deserve dedicated coverage, while keeping the calculator itself explicitly indicative.
Reference: S&P Global Commodity Insights freight methodology and subscriber notes.