Meaning
Definition
The width of a vessel at its widest point, measured at the midship section. Beam is a key dimension that affects stability, cargo capacity, and the ability to transit canals and locks.
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Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%