Institute for Shipping

Voyage Estimator

Calculate the Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) of a proposed voyage to accurately compare it against current daily market rates. This tool provides an immediate, browser-based calculation with zero latency.

The Core Question: Is this voyage profitable compared to market average?

Net Revenue

$

Total Costs

$

Daily TCE

$/day

Market Fact

In 2023, bunker costs accounted for approximately 45-50% of total voyage expenses for Capesize vessels, making accurate consumption estimates critical for TCE calculations. Source: Clarkson Research Services, 2023

Common Mistakes

Natural Next Step

Once you have established the TCE, you must ensure the bunker conversions are accurate if quoting in different units.

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Frequently Asked Questions