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Limits RegistryThe Valemax very large ore carriers, commissioned by Brazilian miner Vale from 2011, carry about 400,000 deadweight tonnes of iron ore and are 360 m long. They are the largest bulk carriers ever built, with dozens in service on Brazil–Asia routes.
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The Valemax very large ore carriers, commissioned by Brazilian miner Vale from 2011, carry about 400,000 deadweight tonnes of iron ore and are 360 m long. They are the largest bulk carriers ever built, with dozens in service on Brazil–Asia routes.
The highest deadweight tonnage of any dry bulk carrier class in service.
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Limits Registry. LR-LARGEST-BULK-CARRIER. Largest bulk carrier class. 2026.