# Worldscale

*Last updated: 2026-10-19*

> Worldscale is a standardised index system for pricing tanker freight, published annually by the Worldscale Association.

Worldscale is a standardised index system for pricing tanker freight, published annually by the Worldscale Association. Market rates are quoted as a percentage of a route-specific flat rate (WS 100), allowing direct comparison of charter offers across different routes and tanker sizes; it is not a dollar figure in itself.

**Source:** [https://at.marketscreener.com/boerse-nachrichten/supertanker-raten-fallen-von-rekordhochs-ce785cdadd81f524](https://at.marketscreener.com/boerse-nachrichten/supertanker-raten-fallen-von-rekordhochs-ce785cdadd81f524)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Worldscale |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-19 |
| Source | https://at.marketscreener.com/boerse-nachrichten/supertanker-raten-fallen-von-rekordhochs-ce785cdadd81f524 |

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