Cargo hauling is in a very strong place in Star Citizen 4.7, and not just because hauling contracts are paying well. With crafting, mining, salvaging, and future base-building all pushing more goods through the economy, a good cargo Star Citizen ship now does more than make aUEC. It gives us a steady role in the wider game loop.

After running local cargo contracts, multi-stop drops, mining support trips, and a fair amount of box shuffling that definitely should have gone smoother, one thing stands out: the best cargo ship is not always the one with the biggest SCU number. Grid layout, loading speed, ship footprint, and route flexibility matter just as much.

• What matters most when choosing a cargo ship
• Quick rule we use
• Best cargo haulers in Star Citizen 4.7
• Best overall cargo ship: Argo RAFT
• Why the RAFT works so well
• Best new medium hauler: MISC Hull B
• Hull B at a glance
• Best early hauler: MISC Hull A
• Hull A quick take
• Best secure small hauler: Crusader C1 Spirit
• Best stealth cargo ship: Esperia Prowler Utility
• Prowler Utility quick take
• Best large all-round freighter: C2 Hercules
• Why the C2 still holds up
• Best mass hauler: MISC Hull-C
• Hull-C quick take
• Best cargo ships by player type
• What we recommend in practice
• FAQ
• What is the best cargo ship in Star Citizen 4.7 overall?
• Is the Hull B better than the RAFT?
• What is the best cargo ship for new players?
• Is the C2 still worth it in 4.7?
• Should we buy a Hull-C as our first big hauler?
• Final thoughts

This guide keeps things practical. We will look at the best current cargo haulers, where each one fits, and which ships are actually worth chasing with in-game credits.

↖ What matters most when choosing a cargo ship

A lot of players still judge haulers by raw SCU alone. That is only part of the story.

In real use, these are the things that make the biggest difference: 

Cargo grid shape

A cleaner grid means faster loading, easier unloading, and fewer annoying box problems.

Maximum box size support

A ship that can take 32 SCU containers is much more flexible for contracts and industrial work.

Landing and handling

Some ships are easy to operate at outposts. Others are much more awkward than their stats suggest.

Price-to-value

A ship can be excellent and still be a poor progression buy.

Role fit

Local runs, mining support, smuggling, and bulk station hauling all reward different ships.

↖ Quick rule we use

If two ships have similar SCU, we usually favor the one with:

• fewer total boxes
• cleaner cargo access
• better 32 SCU support
• easier pad and outpost use

That saves time every single run, and over time that matters more than people expect.

↖ Best cargo haulers in Star Citizen 4.7

Here is the short version before we break it down.

That table is the fast answer. The real choice depends on how you haul.

↖ Best overall cargo ship: Argo RAFT

If we are looking at price, usability, cargo layout, and day-to-day efficiency, the Argo RAFT is still the easiest ship to recommend.

At around 3.4 million aUEC, it gives us:

• 192 SCU
• support for six 32 SCU containers
• a very clean cargo layout
• strong utility around outposts and industrial locations
• a practical ship-mounted tractor beam

That grid is why the RAFT feels better than some ships with similar paper stats. In actual hauling, fewer large boxes means less wasted time and fewer loading headaches.

↖ Why the RAFT works so well

If you want one ship that handles most hauling tasks well without getting too expensive too fast, the RAFT is still the safest buy.

↖ Best new medium hauler: MISC Hull B

The Hull B is one of the strongest cargo ships added to the current hauling meta.

With 512 SCU, it jumps far above the RAFT in capacity while still feeling manageable for regular hauling work.

What makes it good is not just the size. It is the layout.

• cargo is split across eight panels
• it can carry 16 x 32 SCU containers
• panel separation makes multi-stop hauling easier
• it works very well for mining support and contract stacking

In practice, that panel system is more useful than it first looks. We can sort cargo by job, reduce mix-ups, and keep runs organized without making the ship a box nightmare.

↖ Hull B at a glance

If you want to move beyond mid-size hauling into something more serious, the Hull B is one of the best upgrades in 4.7.

↖ Best early hauler: MISC Hull A

For newer players, the Hull A still makes sense as an early cargo ship.

It carries 64 SCU, which is enough for real hauling work, and it is far more useful than tiny courier-capacity ships if your goal is to make hauling feel worthwhile.

The main drawback is cargo flexibility.

• max box size is 16 SCU
• side-panel layout is easy enough to work with
• some missions will feel more restrictive than they would in ships that support 32 SCU boxes

↖ Hull A quick take

If you are just getting into hauling and want a simple entry point, the Hull A is still a sensible place to start.

↖ Best secure small hauler: Crusader C1 Spirit

The C1 Spirit is not the most efficient cargo ship for the money, but it does one thing very well: it keeps cargo internal.

That matters more than it sounds.

If you haul in busier areas, or you just prefer a ship that feels less exposed during loading and transport, the C1 has a real advantage.

The issue is value. Once the price climbs too close to a RAFT, the RAFT becomes the better pure hauling recommendation.

↖ Best stealth cargo ship: Esperia Prowler Utility

This is the niche pick, but it is a legitimate one.

The Prowler Utility only carries 32 SCU, so this is not a mainstream cargo ship. It is a specialist tool for players who care more about not being seen than about moving bulk cargo.

With stealth-focused components and strong speed, it works best for:

• risky goods
• smuggling
• high-value cargo
• routes where avoiding attention matters more than SCU

↖ Prowler Utility quick take

It is expensive for what it carries, so we should treat it as a specialist ship, not a general recommendation.

↖ Best large all-round freighter: C2 Hercules

The C2 Hercules remains one of the best large logistics ships in the game because it is not just a cargo ship. It is a flexible platform.

With 696 SCU, plus the ability to move vehicles and support broader org logistics, it keeps its value even as more dedicated haulers arrive.

↖ Why the C2 still holds up

• large cargo capacity
• strong flexibility
• useful for mixed logistics
• works for hauling, org support, and vehicle transport

If you want one ship that can haul a lot but also do more than hauling, the C2 is still an easy ship to justify.

↖ Best mass hauler: MISC Hull-C

If the goal is raw hauling scale, the Hull-C wins.

At 4,608 SCU, nothing else in this list comes close. But that scale comes with real restrictions. The Hull-C is not an everyday cargo ship. It is a bulk logistics ship.

It is best for:

• station-to-station hauling
• major industrial routes
• org-level transport work
• large-scale trade chains

↖ Hull-C quick take

If you mainly want large-scale cargo movement between major hubs, the Hull-C is in a class of its own.

↖ Best cargo ships by player type

This is the easiest way to choose if you do not want to overthink it.

↖ What we recommend in practice

If you are buying with in-game credits, this is the cleanest progression path for most players:

1. Hull A if you need a basic starting point

2. RAFT if you want the best real value upgrade

3. Hull B if you want more cargo without going full heavy logistics

4. C2 if you want a larger all-round logistics ship

5. Hull-C only if you know you want bulk station hauling

If you find yourself doing a lot of mining support, contract stacking, or industrial transport, then the Hull B becomes much more attractive. If you mostly want a ship that simply works well every day, the RAFT still feels better value.

↖ FAQ

↖ What is the best cargo ship in Star Citizen 4.7 overall?

For most players, the Argo RAFT is still the best overall choice because it balances price, cargo grid quality, usability, and flexibility better than almost anything else in its range.

↖ Is the Hull B better than the RAFT?

In raw cargo capacity, yes. In overall value and simplicity, the RAFT is still easier to recommend for many players. The better pick depends on whether you want efficiency or a bigger step up in scale.

↖ What is the best cargo ship for new players?

The MISC Hull A is one of the best entry options because it gets you into real hauling without demanding a huge investment.

↖ Is the C2 still worth it in 4.7?

Yes. The C2 remains one of the best larger ships for players who want cargo hauling plus vehicle transport and broader logistics utility.

↖ Should we buy a Hull-C as our first big hauler?

Usually no. The Hull-C is excellent, but it is specialized. Most players get better value from a RAFT, Hull B, or C2 first.

↖ Final thoughts

Cargo gameplay is deeper than it looks right now. The best ships are not just the ones with the highest SCU, but the ones that let us load faster, run cleaner contracts, and operate with less friction.

If we want the safest recommendation, it is still the Argo RAFT. If we want the most exciting medium-hauler upgrade, it is the Hull B. If we want to move into serious logistics, the C2 and Hull-C both have a clear role.

That is really the key in Star Citizen 4.7: pick the ship that matches the work you are actually doing, not just the one with the biggest headline number.