Cargo planning
Fertilizer: cargo condition and hold suitability matter as much as size
Fertilizer planning needs more than a parcel/DWT comparison. Hold cleanliness, contamination risk, moisture protection, handling method, gear availability and terminal capability can change which vessel is practical.
What to confirm
| Input | Planning effect |
|---|---|
| Exact fertilizer type | Different products can have different handling and carriage requirements. |
| Hold condition | Cleanliness and previous cargoes can be commercially important. |
| Gear requirement | Can favour geared Handysize/Supramax/Ultramax where shore equipment is limited. |
| Moisture protection / weather | Can affect loading windows and port-time risk. |
Planning rule: treat the estimator's class recommendation as a screening tool; confirm the exact cargo declaration and vessel acceptance requirements before fixing.