Measurement conversion
There are two ideas of weight in international transportation: Actual weight and dimensional weight.
- Actual weight
- Actual weight of the cargo
- Dimensional weight
- Weight calculated based on the volume of the cargo
Because cargo weighing 1 ton can vary in size, causing it to occupy a different amount of space, the transportation fee cannot be determined only based on the actual weight of the cargo.
The transportation fee is calculated by comparing the actual weight of the cargo with the dimensional weight calculated by converting the cargo volume into weight and using the greater value.
Two different conversion rules are needed because of the difference in calculation methods for international marine transport and air transport.
The fee calculation is based on dimensional weight, which is stated in documents as freight ton (FT) for marine transport or chargeable weight (CW) for air transport.
Dimensional weight for ocean freight
Input the cargo's length, width, height, and number of parcels. Then, the dimensional weight will be calculated and indicated.
Length, width, and height are indicated in meters.(e.g., Input "0.1" for 10 cm.)
Dimensional weight for air fare
Input the cargo's length, width, height, and number of parcels. Then, the dimensional weight will be calculated and indicated.
Length, width, and height are indicated in centimeters.(e.g., Enter "100" for 1 m.)