Planning guidance, not transaction approval
Trade, customs and carrier requirements vary by commodity, route and date. Check current official requirements and obtain transaction-specific confirmation before dispatching goods.
Air freight is not priced only on the scale weight of the shipment. Airlines and freight providers also consider the space cargo occupies.
Actual versus volumetric weight
A shipment can be physically light but take up significant aircraft capacity. Pricing therefore compares actual gross weight with a volumetric or dimensional calculation.
Use accurate package dimensions
Measure the length, width and height of each package after final packing. Rounded or estimated dimensions can materially change the chargeable weight.
Packaging can affect freight cost
Reducing unnecessary packaging volume can sometimes lower chargeable weight, provided the goods remain adequately protected and compliant with handling requirements.
Request a route-specific calculation
Exact conversion factors and minimum charges can depend on the service and provider, so cargo dimensions should be supplied with every air-freight enquiry.
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