Volume weight calculations.
The difference between feathers and lead
For each shipment the volume-weight is calculated and compared with the actual weight in kilos. This calculation is done according an approved formula. In air freight 1 cbm (cubic meter) equals 167 kilo. In ocean freight (LCL) 1 cbm is calculated as a maximum of 1000 kilo, while in road transport 1 cbm matches 333 kilo. The highest weight (volume or actual) will be charged.
What weight determines the costs?
In ocean freight you can choose for a full container, but also for a so called LCL shipment. Then, more shipments of several owners are loaded into 1 container. In that case you will pay for the space used in the container. Here we calculate with the Size/Weight (M/W) method: per cubic meter (‘size’) or per ton (‘weight’). Actually this is the same as the chargeable weight, but with a different designation.
Air freight: 1 cbm = 167 kilo (volume ratio is 1:6)
Road transport: 1 cbm = 333 kilo (volume ratio is 1:3)
Ocean freight: 1 cbm = 1.000 kilo (volume ratio is 1:1)
How to calculate the volume-weight?
To calculate the volume-weight, first the volume should be determined: length x width x height (in centimeters). Then this number should be divided by following factors:
Air freight: 6.000
Road transport: 3.000
Ocean freight: 1.000
How about loading meters in the road transport?
In the road transport we often calculate in loading meters. 1 loading meter equals 1 actual ‘floor’ meter in the truck. Often this calculating unit is used for goods that cannot be stacked, or stacked upon. Hereby the trucker compensates the loss space. Most times, 1 loading meter equals 1.850 kilo. When using pallets, you can also calculate to loading meters: 1 euro pallet (80x120cm) is 0,4 loading meter and 1 block pallet (100x120cm) is 0,5 loading meter.
What is meant by size/weight in ocean freight?
In ocean freight you can choose for a full container, but also for a so called LCL shipment. Then, more shipments of several owners are loaded into 1 container. In that case you will pay for the space used in the container. Here we calculate with the Size/Weight (M/W) method: per cubic meter (‘size’) or per ton (‘weight’). Actually this is the same as the chargeable weight, but with a different designation.
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