Philippines to China Nickel Ore / Bulk Freight: Closed-Bid Tendering

Surigao / Palawan to Southern China is one of the primary nickel ore / bulk trade lanes. FreightTender runs closed-bid tenders on this route — sealed offers, full audit trail, 8–18 hour cycle.

Supramax / HandysizePrimary vessel class
1,800 nmTypical route distance
2–4 daysTypical laytime
MediumPort congestion risk
ParameterDetails
Load portSurigao / Palawan, Philippines
Discharge portSouthern China, China
CommodityNickel ore / bulk
Vessel classSupramax / Handysize
Distance~1,800 nautical miles
Typical laytime2–4 days
BDI referenceS4A (Supramax)
Compliance hubsSingapore MAS
Port congestion — Medium risk
Short haul; seasonal weather in PH archipelago.. Slow freight procurement compounds congestion risk: every day of avoidable procurement delay adds directly to demurrage exposure at the berth.

How FreightTender Works on This Route

1
Create tender with route-specific parameters

Specify Surigao / Palawan load, Southern China discharge, Nickel ore / bulk cargo specs, laycan window, and Supramax / Handysize vessel requirements.

2
Invite your broker panel — sealed

Each broker receives an individual invitation. No broker can see who else was invited or what others submit.

3
Collect structured offers in 6–12 hours

Rate, vessel name, ETA, laycan confirmation, technical compliance — all in standardised format.

4
Compare and award with documented rationale

Side-by-side comparison table. Award decision timestamped and logged for compliance audit.

Compliance on This Route

Trading desks operating through Singapore MAS require documented, auditable freight procurement processes. FreightTender produces the full compliance file automatically on every tender.

Run Your Next Surigao / Palawan–Southern China Tender on FreightTender

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