1. LCL (Less than Container Load)

For LCL shipping, which involves shipping goods that do not fill an entire container:

CBM (Cubic Meter) will be the factor used to calculate the shipping cost if the CBM of the goods is higher than the Gross Weight (G.W.) (the total weight of the goods).

2. FCL (Full Container Load)

For FCL shipping, which involves shipping goods that fill an entire container:

A 20’GP (20-foot) short container can hold 25-27 CBM and the maximum weight it can carry is 20-23 tons, depending on the shipping line.

A 40’GP (40-foot) and 40’HQ (40-foot high cube) container are the longer and high-cube containers.

A 40’HQ container can hold 68 CBM and has a maximum weight capacity of 20-23 tons, which is the same as the 20’GP container. Therefore, the 40’HQ is often the preferred choice because it can hold more volume, but the price is usually the same as a 40’GP.

FCL shipping is generally cheaper when using 20’GP and 40’HQ containers, depending on the market conditions and demand.

The air freight cost is based on Gross Weight (total weight). However, if the Dimension (calculated from width x length x height) divided by 6000 results in a Chargeable Weight higher than the actual Gross Weight, the air freight cost will be calculated based on this Chargeable Weight instead. This means that the cost will be based on the size of the goods when the value of the Chargeable Weight exceeds the actual weight.

Calculation

Chargeable Weight = (width x length x height) / 6000

If the Chargeable Weight is greater than the Gross Weight, the air freight cost will be calculated using the Chargeable Weight.

If the Gross Weight is greater than the Chargeable Weight, the air freight cost will be calculated using the Gross Weight.

Example

Gross Weight = 10 kilograms

Dimension = 40 cm x 30 cm x 50 cm

Chargeable Weight = (40 x 30 x 50) / 6000 = 10 kilograms

If the Chargeable Weight is calculated as 12 kilograms, the air freight cost will be based on 12 kilograms instead of the actual Gross Weight of 10 kilograms.