Conquer the CLTD Challenge 2025 – Navigate Your Path to Logistics Success!

Question: 1 / 605

Which type of sea vessel is too large to pass through the Suez Canal?

Handysize

Capesize

The Capesize class of vessels is designed to be too large to transit the Suez Canal. These ships typically weigh between 150,000 and 400,000 deadweight tons (DWT) and are primarily used for transporting bulk commodities, such as iron ore and coal, across oceans. Because of their size, Capesize vessels must navigate around the Cape of Good Hope and the Cape of Good Hope instead of undertaking a shorter route through the Suez Canal.

While other vessel types like the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and Ultra-Large Crude Carrier (ULCC) are also significant in size, many of them can actually transit the Suez Canal, especially when ballast conditions or cargo loads allow for it. The Handysize vessel, being relatively smaller, has no issues passing through the canal. Therefore, the Capesize classification stands out specifically as being too large for Suez navigation.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta

Very large crude carrier (VLCC)

Ultra-large crude carrier

Next Question

Report this question

Download Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Practice Test PDF Study Guide
Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy