[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In air Cargo , every gram counts. Every gram has an impact on the price. So does the volume. But sometimes it might be challenging to know what metric size the cost is based on.
In air Cargo , the chargeable weight often causes a lot of confusion. First, one needs to know that each cargo has two weights; the actual weight (kg or lbs) and the dimensional weight (CBM).[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”15″][vc_column_text]As a conclusion, you need always to calculate both weights.
If the calculated dimensional volumetric weight is higher than the actual gross weight of your cargo, this will be the chargeable weight. If the actual weight is higher, then that will be your chargeable weight[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”40″][wgl_double_headings align=”center” title_size=”26px” title_line_height=”33px” title_color=”#2d2828″ subtitle_color=”#ff7d00″ title=”The Chargeable Weight of Air Freight shipments are calculated as the Actual Weight (Gross Weight) or the Volumetric (also called Volume or Dimensional) Weight of the shipment, whichever is the greater” subtitle=”Chargeable weight for air freight” custom_title_color=”true”][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”30″][vc_single_image image=”3331″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”31″][vc_column_text]
What is Dimensional Weight?
[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”21″][vc_column_text]Volume weight (sometimes pointed to as dimensional weight) is calculated using a volumetric weight formula.
Dimensional weight in kilograms using centimetres – divide the cubic centimetre result by 6000
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What is Dimensional Weight?
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Volumetric vs Actual Weight EXPLAINED
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What is Gross (Actual) weight ?
[/vc_column_text][wgl_spacing spacer_size=”31″][vc_column_text]Gross (Actual) weight is also referred to as the total weight of the cargo. This includes the weight of the shipment and the pallet.
Place the container or cargo (box )on a scale. Write down the reading on the scale. This is the Gross (Actual) weight .
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