Tag Archives: chargeable weight

How to Read Airfreight Rate Breaks at +45, +100, +300 and +500 kg

Learn how to read M, N, +45, +100, +300 and +500 airfreight rates, calculate chargeable...

Fuel Surcharge and Security Surcharge in Air Freight

FSC and SSC may be charged on chargeable weight, subject to minimums or bundled into...

How to Calculate Rail Freight for Full-Container and Less-than-Container Loads

A structured method for calculating rail FCL and LCL costs, including line-haul, billable weight, terminals,...

How to calculate road freight by kg, CBM and full truck

A practical guide to road freight pricing by kilogram, cubic metre and full truck, including...

What Is a Minimum Charge? Why Do Small Shipments Still Pay a Minimum Freight?

A Minimum Charge is a monetary floor. It must be distinguished from minimum billable weight/unit...

What Is Chargeable Weight? Air Freight and Express Charge Calculation

Chargeable weight is generally the higher of actual and dimensional weight. This guide explains the...

What Is CBM? How to Calculate Cargo Volume in International Transport

Learn CBM formulas, package and pallet measurement, W/M and minimum-charge controls, and how CBM differs...

Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight: How Chargeable Weight Is Determined

Actual weight reflects scale weight, while volumetric weight reflects occupied space. This guide explains chargeable...