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LIGHT GRAIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Pricing (Water Transport)
CONT

... charters rates are normally set at so much per tonne of grain transported. Obviously a ship of a given volume can be loaded with more tonnes of high-density "heavy" grains (wheat, corn, rye or soybeans) than with low-density "light" grains (barley, oats, flaxseed or canola) ... Charter terms state wether "heavy" grain or "light" grains are to be carried and set a rate for each ...

OBS

Term of particular significance in grain charter parties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Tarification (Transport par eau)
OBS

Terme utilisé à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

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