How are freight charges calculated by sea?

Under LCL this cost is calculated as: weight (in tons) or volume (in cubic meters) of the shipment, whichever is higher, multiplied by the base rate charged by the shipping line. Under FCL the base rate is based on container capacity.

How do we calculate the airfreight charge for a shipment?

1. Step 1: Calculate the volume of the air freight shipment. Volume = (length x width x height) x 2.
2. Step 2: Convert the imperial measurement into cubic meters.
3. Step 3: Finalise the volumetric weight.
4. Step 4: Convert weight into kilograms.
5. Step 5: Compare the gross weight with the volumetric weight.

How do I check air freight?

Air Cargo Tracking made easy – click on the airline name and visit the air cargo tracking site of the Airline. All you need is the AWB-number. You can sort by airline-prefix if you prefer. If you know an air cargo tracking site that is not included here, please send the link for inclusion!

How do you calculate non stackable cargo?

If a pallet is 120 x 80 x 60cms and is ‘non stackable’, a company may well calculate the volumetric weight using dimensions of 120 x 80 x 230-240cms (230-240cms being the height of most standard trailers or sea freight containers). Oddly this is more common across road freight than any other mode of transport.

What are air freight charges?

Air freight is another term for air cargo that is, the shipment of goods through an air carrier. When goods are shipped from one place to the other, the amount paid for the movement of the goods is called freight. Therefore, air freight means the charges paid for air transport.

How much does international air freight cost?

Air freight rates generally range from $1.50–$4.50 per kilogram, while the value of air cargo typically exceeds $4.00 per kilogram.

How is CBM calculated for air shipment?

Length x Width x Height = CBM This is the formula used to measure your cargo volume in CBM (m³). Say, you have a carton that is 2 metres long, 2 metres wide and 2 metres high.