The volumetric weight of a shipment is a calculation that
reflects the density of a package. A less dense item generally occupies more
volume of space, in comparison to its actual weight. The volumetric or
dimensional weight is calculated and compared with the actual weight of the
shipment to ascertain which is greater; the higher weight is used to calculate
the shipment cost.
Use the calculator tool to determine the chargeable weight of
your ‘Airport to Airport’ and ‘Sea Port to Sea
Port’ shipments.
Chargeable
weight
Chargeable
weight is calculated based on the greater of gross weight or volume
weight.
Volume
Weight
Volume
weight is calculated based on a cargo's size, measurement or dimensions, and
with the use of the following formula.
Using the
Metric System: L x W x H in centimeters (cm.) / 6,000 = vw (in kgs.)
Note: Inbound & Delivery to Door service: L x W x H in centimeters (cm.) /
5,000 = vw (in kgs.)
Gross
Weight
Gross
weight is the actual figure that is indicated outright on a cargo weighing
scale.