Bale Space
Also known as: bale space, bale volume
The actual stowable cubic space within a cargo hold or container suitable for baled or packaged cargo.
Bale Space represents the effective usable volume available after accounting for structural members, curvature, and obstructions inside the hold. It differs from grain space, which assumes loose bulk cargo filling all voids. Bale space is critical in calculating cargo intake for general cargo vessels and multipurpose ships. It directly influences freight calculations and stowage efficiency for packaged goods.
