Cargo planning
Nickel ore: vessel size is only one part of the decision
For nickel ore, a freight estimator must not reduce suitability to parcel size and DWT. Cargo moisture condition, shipper declarations, transportable moisture limit documentation, loading weather and vessel acceptance are safety-critical inputs.
Planning priorities
| Input | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cargo declaration | Determines the carriage requirements that apply to the shipment. |
| Moisture / TML documentation | Must be confirmed before treating the cargo as commercially ready to ship. |
| Loading weather | Rain exposure can materially affect operational planning. |
| Draft and terminal limits | Still determine practical intake once cargo acceptance is established. |
Safety boundary: CharterPulse can compare planning economics, but it cannot determine cargo safety from a cargo name alone. Actual IMSBC documentation and competent operational review remain essential.