What is Channel Draft?
Channel Draft The maximum depth of water that ships can safely navigate within a specific channel, affecting vessel size and cargo load limits for port entry.
Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO
How is “Channel Draft” Used in Practice?
Vessels exceeding the channel draft limit must reduce cargo load to safely enter the port during low tide.
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- Freight Forwarders
- Supply Chain Managers
- Customs Brokers
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What is Channel Draft?
The maximum depth of water that ships can safely navigate within a specific channel, affecting vessel size and cargo load limits for port entry.
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