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Source: RS Platou (2014)
Figure 46: Capacity distribution of bulker fleet over size categories
(1994–2013)
The capacity share of ships in the range 10,000–59,000 dwt decreased steadily in the period 1994–2013, from
around 45% in 1994 to around 33% in 2013.
The capacity share of ships in the range 60,000–79,999 dwt increased from 30% in 1994 to 26% in 2006, and
dropped afterwards to almost 15%.
The capacity share of bulk carriers of 80,000 dwt and above increased steadily in the period 1994–2013, from
around 30% to around 50%, with the main growth having taken place from 2006.
The capacity share of ULOCs and VLOCs is not separately specified in this graph, but is part of the 80,000+
dwt range.
Regarding the development of the shares until 2050, we expect the expansion of the Panama Canal to have
a major impact.
According to the Review of Maritime Transport (UNCTAD, 2013), the expansion aimed initially to attract
shipments from Asia to the East Coast of the United States, but other goods and regions are emerging as