Vessel comparison

Dry bulk vessel classes

Treat vessel class as a planning basis, not a guarantee of cargo intake. Actual suitability depends on vessel particulars, draft, bunkers, stores, gear, terminal restrictions and cargo terms.

~35,000 DWT planning class

Handysize

Open Handysize in the estimator and compare parcel utilisation, voyage cost and alternatives.

~55,000 DWT planning class

Supramax

Open Supramax in the estimator and compare parcel utilisation, voyage cost and alternatives.

~63,000 DWT planning class

Ultramax

Open Ultramax in the estimator and compare parcel utilisation, voyage cost and alternatives.

~76,000 DWT planning class

Panamax

Open Panamax in the estimator and compare parcel utilisation, voyage cost and alternatives.

~82,000 DWT planning class

Kamsarmax

Open Kamsarmax in the estimator and compare parcel utilisation, voyage cost and alternatives.

~180,000 DWT planning class

Capesize

Open Capesize in the estimator and compare parcel utilisation, voyage cost and alternatives.

Detailed guide

Published guide

Ultramax

Where the approximately 63k DWT planning class fits relative to Supramax, Handysize and Panamax assumptions.