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Cranleigh et al
lots of options - here are a few videos of the type (and dust) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr2IXuSclA8
and also https://www.google.com/search?q=loading+phosphates+bulk+carriers+by+conveyor+belt&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENGB404&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjl2dDf6NPcAhXFIlAKHT2yBX8QsAR6BAgGEAE&biw=1183&bih=828#imgrc=DgrcnKm-Rkw8ZM:
multiple loading type - https://www.google.com/search?q=loading+phosphates+bulk+carriers+by+conveyor+belt&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENGB404&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjl2dDf6NPcAhXFIlAKHT2yBX8Q7Al6BAgGEA0&biw=1183&bih=828#imgdii=mvolrdKHz0CjkM:&imgrc=2vs6-a9zOCF2UM:
times vary - see link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_carrier but you can expect anything from 500 to 700 tons and hour.
You can also have 'bulk in / bag out' carriers (BIBO) - but this is specialised but the client MAY consider this for smaller ports or where they do not have the resources to bag it themselves - Africa / Asia / India

Seeing as SXX now have a 'tie up' with a 'Blender at the port I would expect the buyer to identify what his mix ratio / criteria to be - this would mean the Poly4 is sent to the blenders and mixed as per order and then delivered to the ship on the due date - 'take or pay' - if 'their ship' is late then late charges will apply due to storage etc.
It would be most unusual for SXX to be the shipper - but it might be in the future, if it diverted some of the money to buy its own vessels and charter them out direct to the buyers.

ATB - bandanaman

As a young 'retired' Marine Consultant / Marine Engineer / Ship Repairer - here is some info on the transportation riddle.
Bulk carrier is exactly that - anything up to 180,000 tons of cargo - no sweat - but not necessarily practical when too large ...
Bulk carrier sizes
Terminology Ship Typical Cargo
Panamax MV DOUBLE HARMONY (88,000 DWT) Bauxite, Coal, Grain, Ore, Phosphate
Post-Panamax MV DOUBLE FORTUNE (95,790 DWT)
Capesize MV OCEAN CAESAR (180,176 DWT) Coal, Ore
VLBC (Very Large Bulk Carriers) MV BERGE STAHL (364,767 DWT)

So 100,000 dwt is more likely the size (or 90k)

Both the Panama and Suez have been increased in size )of the locks) so that VLCC / VLBC's can pass through - went through Panama canal this January.

Loading is by conveyor and discharge is typically by conveyor as well time in port is down to how good the handling is and any local laws over air purity (dust etc.) - for smaller ports (Africa and Asia) you can discharge into barges and tow them around to local smaller ports.

Most modern Bulk Carriers for the likes of Phosphates have all the gear already - you just charter them in (the buyer does this) - we deliver FOB.

Hope this might have answered any queries

As a long time expat I returned back to UK aged 58 (8 years ago) and 'retired' - I invested £400k into a 'fund of funds' - this pays me £20k after 18% tax deducted - I have traded mt way up to 1.3 Mil shares is SXX (Total family holding some 2.5 mil.
I am already transferring shares into kids and Grandkids accounts and spent my time holidaying and enjoying life.
You do not need that much to retire as generally all bills (mortgage etc is paid off by then).
I was lucky - working abroad for 20 years gave me a great opportunity to save and retire early.
2 of my kids are abroad and following the idea - but it does affect the personal and family life.
ATB - bandanaman

Cut and paste from HL site

You could have such holdings in an ISA, or even buy your own physical gold. You lose access to your funds till 55 in your SIPP. http://moneyweek.com/buy-gold-where-and-how-to-gold-bullion-coins-bars-14600/

bandanaman

For those who have not seen the video - here is the connection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCDsFIqIfA0

bandanaman

You can see where we are in the shaft construction by comparing it to the VSM video.

GLA - typical good news = SP drop ....!!

Bandanaman

Hmmm...

I wonder how many more tonnes they could sell if they opened up the drill spoilings to the veg growers or just sold it in 25kg sacks...

Just a thought......

GLA - bandanaman

Just looking at the buy / sell trades - very few sells - but lots of buys and then wham - all of a sudden there is a huge buy at a lower price than the going rate. Someone has given an order out to 'accumulate' and their broker is buying in 'dribs and drabs so as not to spike the SP AIMHO No reason for SP to drop / no bad news - just the norm here.... Good news = SP drop...!! ATB - bandanaman

Oleeiner - are we shorting the stocks by per chance....??? Each to their own I say - but betting on a downward SP is not my M.O GLA - bandanaman

I 'recently' added some �36k of these shares - mainly because I do use them and I have monitored them since their placing - rising from 42p up to �1+. They have added to their growth via purchasing additional functions - to appeal to a broader clientele (business). I think that as no dividend at the moment and possible more purchases to come - only then will the II's and Sharks get interested. Always remember that GREED IS THE ENEMY OF PROFIT Set yourself a target and sell a % at that level to return your original investment - now all that is left is pure profit without risk. OR Hold the 100% and hope that in 2 / 3 years time that this does become a T.O. target and get an additional 25% on the SP. AIMOHO - of course GLA - bandanaman

Counting chickens when only eggs are available - all it means is that the Mozambique High Court has asked for all final submissions in the case (generally from both sides) in order 'that they may make a judgement' as to whether to honour the UK supreme court judgement and costs etc. Whilst this is a great move - Gen M Mouse also has connections and people in his pocket on that panel and so the final decision is not 100% However I do believe the '�2 billion in aid' dangle from the UK WILL HAVE GREAT BEARING ON THE OUTCOME - and possibly / probably a little skimmed of for any Generals around ......?? AIMHO - of course GLA - bandanaman

Glad I jumped in yesterday for another 750k - share up 15% this morning GLA all holders - but the real mining has yet to start bandanaman

The end result 'could be' that the licences are returned to PFP and that no award of costs are made and that the 'present owner - General M Mouse' receives a small consideration - and Mozambique still get the �2 billion in aid as promised by the UK. FCO interest perhaps.... AIMHO - of course...... GLA - bandanaman

Ships are generally charted by the client and the cargo is deemed and prices as f.o.b. - free on board. - Panama canal has new locks and you can get a supertanker sized vessel through there now - general type of vessel would be a bulk carrier or OBO - cheapest vessels builr in China / Vietnam and take 1year to 18 months. . Bandanaman

I don't think you're far wrong GM21 - I think this is a share to look at 1 or 2 years holding - then the resultant rise should be very rewarding. ALL IMHO of course bandanaman

Thanks L & W - unfortunately all of my 'good look' has arrived after I had already retired (very early though) - so now busy spreading my 'profits' around the family / taking long holidays and cruises and treating the family to gatherings all over the world. I have set myself a target for this share and I am sure I will hit it easily - now sitting on a small 7 figure sum of shares in PFP Even after buying in at these prices I note I am still in profit as I originally bought 500k at 0.6p GLA Remember - GREED is the enemy of profit....

I have just added to my holding - 4 x tranches - 200k / 200k / 100k / 250k Already had a large holding - but had to but in tranches as numbers too high This will jump when the outcome of the 'agreement' is made public bandanaman

I think that this is part of the strategy for 1 - getting Govt approval of the guarantee and 2 - getting the money people involved for stage 2 funding. But it cannot hurt the SP either GLA - Bandanaman

Hope you got a good price...? - how long had you been into PIP? Are you a LTH or do you trade your way around? Bandanaman