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Loading Tools

Separate tools known as the HarborSym Loading Modules were developed to address the specific vessel loading behaviors of non-containerized and containerized ships, given their distinct nature. They include the Bulk Loading Tool, Container Loading Tool and Combiner. The Bulk Loading Tool module generates a synthetic future vessel call list based on user-provided information on the available fleet and commodity forecasts at docks for all non-containership vessels, such as break-bulk, bulk carriers, barges, cruise ships, and tanker vessels. The Container Loading Tool module generates a synthetic future vessel call list based on user-provided information on the available fleet and commodity forecasts at docks for containerships. The Combiner module combines Bulk Loading Tool and Container Loading Tool-generated vessel call lists into a single vessel call list that can be used in a HarborSym project.