chargeable-weight

Chargeable Weight

Definition: "the greater of the actual weight or dimensional weight"

The problem: the shipper has a 50 lb box that is 24x24x24 inches with a volume of 8 cubic feet. For the mode of transport (truck) the industry has established a "volumetric weight ratio" of 10.4 lbs per cubic foot. Accordingly the weight charged will be 84 lbs, not 50 lbs.

The exact volumetric weight ratio applied to a shipment depends on the mode of transport, carrier and specific lane. Below are general examples.

• • domestic trucking (UPS, FedEx ground) - 10.4 lbs per cubic foot (CFT);

  • international express parcels (FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL): 13 lbs per CFT;

  • international air cargo: 10.4 lbs per CFT;

  • international ocean freight: 32 lbs per CFT.

ALL SHIPPERS ARE ADVISED TO CALCULATE THE CHARGEABLE WEIGHT OF THEIR SHIPMENT AND APPLY IT TO THE QUOTE PROVIDED BY THE CARRIER(S).

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