You’ll want to expand your cargo space in Starfield quickly. Your initial ship’s cargo hold is quite small, and you will be bringing in swathes of loot. Given that it’s going to be your primary storage area, upgrading your ship inventory size should be a high priority.
How to increase ship inventory space in Starfield
You’ll need to add more cargo holds to expand your ship’s cargo space in Starfield. These can be purchased and attached at ship services technicians across the galaxy. However, each location has a different inventory, so it’s worth it to shop around and make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck.
Here are the cargo holds we’ve found so far and how much they can store:
- 100 CM Ballast Cargo Hold: 210 units
- 100 CM Ballast Shielded Cargo Hold: 160 units
- 200 CM Ballast Cargo Hold: 245 units
- 200 CM Ballast Shielded Cargo Hold: 190 units
- 300 CM Ballast Cargo Hold: 320 units
- 400 CM Ballast Cargo Hold: 435 units
- 10T Hauler Cargo Hold: 585 units
- 20T Hauler Cargo Hold: 760 units
- 30T Hauler Cargo Hold: 1000 units
- 40T Hauler Cargo Hold: 1270 units
- Caravel V101 Cargo Hold: 225 units
- Caravel V101 Shielded Cargo Hold: 170 units
- Caravel V102 Cargo Hold: 300 units
- Caravel V102 Shielded Cargo Hold: 240 units
- Caravel V103 Cargo Hold: 395 units
- Caravel V104 Cargo Hold: 550 units
- da Gama 1000 Shielded Cargo Hold: 160 units
- de Gama 1010 Shielded Cargo Hold: 190 units
- Galleon S201 Cargo Hold: 720 units
- Galleon S202 Cargo Hold: 950 units
- Galleon S203 Cargo Hold: 1200 units
- StorMax 30 Cargo Hold: 210 units
- StorMax 40 Cargo Hold: 245 units
- StorMax 50 Cargo Hold: 320 units
- StorMax 60 Cargo Hold: 435 units
More ship modules open up as you level up the game and increase your Piloting and Starship Design skills, so we anticipate there are even more cargo holds in the game.
When purchasing more inventory space, note that shielded cargo holds will cost more and hold less. However, if you have them equipped, you’ll have a chance of passing through UC or FreeStar scans with contraband without triggering an alert.
Starfield expand cargo hold FAQ
A: Expanding your ship’s cargo space in Starfield should be a priority because your initial cargo hold is limited, and as you venture through the game, you’ll accumulate a lot of loot. Your ship serves as your primary storage area.
A: To expand your ship’s cargo space, purchase and attach additional cargo holds at ship services technicians throughout the galaxy. Keep in mind that each location offers a different inventory of cargo holds, so shopping around can ensure you get the most value for your units.
A: While shielded cargo holds tend to be pricier and offer less storage space, they have the added benefit of potentially allowing you to pass through UC or FreeStar scans with contraband items without setting off an alert. This can be especially useful if you’re transporting items that might be considered illegal or questionable.
