Kamsarmaxes are dry bulk carriers, suitably designed for optimal utilization in both large ports and narrow sea lanes. Their capacity ranges between 80,000 and 85,000 deadweight tons (dwt), while their name originates from Kamsar in Guinea, a major bauxite loading port.
Kamsarmaxes were designed as an improved version of Panamaxes, as, although they have a greater capacity, they are able to transit the Panama Canal. As a result, they achieve higher performance in dry bulk transport. Their design ensures high flexibility, which allows them to meet the requirements of different ports and trade routes, while maintaining high levels of safety and efficiency.
It is therefore considered useful to know the ports that play a leading role in the Kamsarmax market regarding cargo shipments. According to AXSMarine data for the period January-September 2025, the top loading ports for the Kamsarmax fleet were in order the following:
Source: AXSMarine
