The “Volumetric Weight” is a measure that combines the dimensions and weight of a cargo for international transportation. The freight cost depends on which is greater (the dimension or the gross weight).
FOR AIR TRANSPORT
The calculation of m³ for air transport is different from that used for sea transport. The standard formula used is length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm) ÷ 6000 = volumetric weight.
FOR SEA TRANSPORTATION (Consolidated)
For ocean freight pricing, one ton, or 1000 kg, is equivalent to 1 m³. This makes it fairly simple to calculate m³ for consolidated shipments (less than 1 full container).
Reference by weight:
100 kg = 0.1 m³
500 kg = 0.5 m³
1000 kg = 1 m³
Reference by dimensions:
Length x Width x Height, example: 0.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.5 m = 0.125 m³.
However, it should be noted that consolidated charges are quoted from 1 cubic meter and up. Less than this volume will be charged as 1CMB.
FOR OCEAN TRANSPORT (Full Container)
The volume of the most commonly used containers for international trade are the following three:
20′GP = 33 m³
40′GP = 66 m³
40′HC = 72 m³
And the maximum weight that can be loaded is 28 metric tons (28000Kg).
