Port of loading: Sovetskaya Gavan (Russian Far East basin; deep-water terminal operating throughout the winter season).
Port of discharge: Gwangyang (South Korea), one of Asia’s largest metallurgical hubs, receiving concentrates for further processing.
Transit time: 3–4 days, subject to weather conditions and passage through the Korea Strait.
This route is a key link in the export supply chain for Russian copper raw materials to Asian markets.
Cargo: copper concentrate in big bags
Quantity: 8,032.126 tonnes
Copper concentrate is classified as a higher-risk bulk cargo because it may compact, shift or, under certain conditions, self-heat and ignite. To ensure maximum cargo integrity and compliance with the IMSBC Code, it was presented for carriage in valve-type flexible intermediate bulk containers (big bags) fitted with polyethylene liners, each with a net weight of 1.5–2.0 tonnes.
Advantages of this packaging method:
Prevents dust generation and loss of concentrate.
Simplifies stevedoring operations, including crane handling and stacking.
Allows separate discharge of cargo lots of different grades.
Reduces the risk of self-heating and ignition through controlled hold ventilation.