In collaboration with the cargo experts at CWA International, The Swedish Club has produced cargo advice to assist our members in the daily operation of their vessels.
This month, we wish to highlight the soya bean cargo advice. Soya beans are one of the most common cargoes involved in cargo claims suffered by bulk carriers.
Our correspondent Brazil P&I reports on high moisture levels in some soya bean cargoes shipped from Brazil this year. This factor, combined with the high ambient temperature typical for the region, requires special care. However, by adhering to the recommendations given in the advice, the risk of suffering a claim will be reduced.
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Soya Beans
The loading, carriage and discharge of bulk soya bean cargoes can present numerous challenges. This advice highlights the main areas to consider when carrying bulk soya bean cargoes. The global trade of soya beans has undergone continued expansion in recent times in part due to the increasing demand in China, the largest soya bean importer, for animal feed. The largest soya bean exporters are Brazil and the USA who account for approximately 80% of the global export market.
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