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Stowage factors, IMSBC groups, hazards and carriage notes for 68+ bulk and break-bulk cargoes, plus a hold-volume calculator. Always verify against the shipper's declaration.
IMSBC:A may liquefyB chemical hazardC no special hazardGEN break bulk
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Stowage factor (m³/MT)
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Iron OreC
SF 0.34–0.5 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Iron Ore FinesA
SF 0.3–0.46 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Iron Ore ConcentrateA
SF 0.29–0.4 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
BauxiteA
SF 0.6–0.85 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Manganese OreC
SF 0.34–0.56 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Nickel OreA
SF 0.42–0.66 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Chrome OreC
SF 0.32–0.46 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Copper ConcentrateA
SF 0.27–0.4 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Zinc ConcentrateA
SF 0.3–0.45 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Lead ConcentrateA
SF 0.24–0.35 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Ilmenite SandA
SF 0.27–0.34 m³/MT · Mineral Ores & Concentrates
Coal (Bituminous)A&B
SF 0.79–0.93 m³/MT · Coal & Coke
Coal (Anthracite)B
SF 0.83–0.95 m³/MT · Coal & Coke
Steam CoalA&B
SF 0.8–0.92 m³/MT · Coal & Coke
Coke / PetcokeB
SF 1.1–1.4 m³/MT · Coal & Coke
Coal Slurry / FinesA
SF 0.75–0.9 m³/MT · Coal & Coke
WheatC
SF 1.25–1.4 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
Corn / MaizeC
SF 1.3–1.45 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
Soya BeansC
SF 1.3–1.45 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
BarleyC
SF 1.3–1.45 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
Rice (in bulk)C
SF 1.25–1.4 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
Soybean MealB
SF 1.35–1.65 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
Sugar (raw bulk)C
SF 1–1.2 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
Wood PelletsB
SF 1.4–1.6 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
Tapioca / CassavaC
SF 1.5–1.8 m³/MT · Grains & Agri
UreaC
SF 0.7–0.85 m³/MT · Fertilizers
Ammonium NitrateB
SF 0.8–1 m³/MT · Fertilizers
Ammonium SulphateC
SF 0.75–0.9 m³/MT · Fertilizers
DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)C
SF 0.8–0.95 m³/MT · Fertilizers
MOP / Potash (KCl)C
SF 0.85–1.05 m³/MT · Fertilizers
NPK CompoundB
SF 0.75–0.95 m³/MT · Fertilizers
Rock PhosphateC
SF 0.7–0.95 m³/MT · Fertilizers
Cement (bulk)C
SF 0.45–0.62 m³/MT · Cement & Clinker
Cement ClinkerC
SF 0.55–0.75 m³/MT · Cement & Clinker
Fly AshA
SF 0.7–0.95 m³/MT · Cement & Clinker
GGBS / Slag (ground)C
SF 0.55–0.75 m³/MT · Cement & Clinker
Steel Scrap (HMS)C
SF 0.5–1.1 m³/MT · Steel & Scrap
Shredded ScrapC
SF 0.7–1.3 m³/MT · Steel & Scrap
Pig IronC
SF 0.3–0.45 m³/MT · Steel & Scrap
Steel CoilsGEN
SF 0.2–0.4 m³/MT · Steel & Scrap
Steel Plates / SlabsGEN
SF 0.13–0.25 m³/MT · Steel & Scrap
Sand (silica)A
SF 0.55–0.7 m³/MT · Aggregates & Sand
Gravel / AggregateC
SF 0.55–0.7 m³/MT · Aggregates & Sand
GypsumC
SF 0.65–0.85 m³/MT · Aggregates & Sand
LimestoneC
SF 0.6–0.8 m³/MT · Aggregates & Sand
BentoniteA
SF 0.7–0.95 m³/MT · Aggregates & Sand
Iron Ore PelletsC
SF 0.4–0.5 m³/MT · Pellets & Pig Iron
DRI (A) Briquettes (HBI)B
SF 0.35–0.5 m³/MT · Pellets & Pig Iron
DRI (B) Lumps/Pellets/FinesB
SF 0.35–0.55 m³/MT · Pellets & Pig Iron
Sulphur (crushed lump)C
SF 0.65–0.85 m³/MT · Sulphur & Chemicals
Sulphur (fine/powder)B
SF 0.6–0.8 m³/MT · Sulphur & Chemicals
BoraxC
SF 0.7–0.9 m³/MT · Sulphur & Chemicals
Soda AshC
SF 0.8–1.1 m³/MT · Sulphur & Chemicals
Salt Cake (Sodium Sulphate)C
SF 0.65–0.85 m³/MT · Sulphur & Chemicals
Logs (round)GEN
SF 1.6–2.4 m³/MT · Wood & Forest
Sawn Timber / LumberGEN
SF 1.7–2.5 m³/MT · Wood & Forest
Wood ChipsB
SF 2.3–3 m³/MT · Wood & Forest
Wood Logs (fumigated)GEN
SF 1.6–2.4 m³/MT · Wood & Forest
Salt (rock/sea, bulk)C
SF 0.85–1.1 m³/MT · Salt & Minerals
Potash (mineral)C
SF 0.85–1.05 m³/MT · Salt & Minerals
Talc / MagnesiteC
SF 0.7–0.95 m³/MT · Salt & Minerals
FluorsparA
SF 0.45–0.6 m³/MT · Salt & Minerals
Barytes (Barium Sulphate)A
SF 0.3–0.45 m³/MT · Salt & Minerals
Bagged CementGEN
SF 0.55–0.75 m³/MT · Project & Break Bulk
Bagged Rice / SugarGEN
SF 1.2–1.6 m³/MT · Project & Break Bulk
Project Cargo (general)GEN
SF 0.5–3 m³/MT · Project & Break Bulk
Containers (on bulker hatch)GEN
SF 1.5–2.5 m³/MT · Project & Break Bulk
Big Bags / FIBCGEN
SF 0.6–1.4 m³/MT · Project & Break Bulk
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