How Shipping Rates Are Calculated
We break down charges by weight, volume, distance, handling requirements, and service type, ensuring you understand every cost that contributes to your final shipping rate.
International Shipping Rates & Calculation Guide
Understanding international shipping costs is essential for planning your logistics efficiently. At TOTAL FREIGHT, we provide transparent, detailed rate structures that help you estimate expenses accurately before moving your cargo. Our goal is to ensure clarity, convenience, and complete confidence in every shipping decision you make.
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What Affects Your Final Cost
Factors like customs duties, packaging, documentation, transit speed, and port charges can influence the total cost, and we help you plan accordingly for a smooth and predictable shipping experience.
International Shipping Rates
Use our tables to calculate the cost of your shipments by air, truck and sea.
Conversion Factors
| Conversion | Formula |
|---|---|
| Pounds to kilograms | Multiply pounds by 0.45359 |
| Inches to centimeters | Multiply inches by 2.54 |
| Feet to meters | Multiply feet by 0.3048 |
| Yards to meters | Multiply yards by 0.9144 |
| Kilograms to pounds | Multiply kilograms by 2.20462 |
| Centimeters to inches | Multiply centimeters by 0.3937 |
| Meters to feet | Multiply meters by 3.2808 |
| Meters to yards | Multiply meters by 1.0936 |
Volume Weight
The weight you will be charged for a shipment will be either the actual weight or the volume weight (whichever is higher). To calculate the volume weight, see the table below:
| Mode | Factor | Conversion | How to calculate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | 1/6 | 1 cubic meter = 166.6 kg | Length × Width × Height / 6000 |
| Truck | 1/3 | 1 cubic meter = 330 kg | Length × Width × Height / 3000 |
| Ocean | 1/1 | 1 cubic meter = 1000 kg | No data |
Example for an Air Freight Shipment
3 boxes – Actual weight = 100 kg
Dimensions: 3 cartons each — 100 cm (L) × 72 cm (W) × 120 cm (H)
| 100 × 72 × 120 = | 864,000 |
| 864,000 × 3 boxes = | 2,592,000 |
| 2,592,000 ÷ 6000 = | 432 kg |
Volume Weight = Chargeable Weight = 432 kg
TOTAL FREIGHT Cargo Services LLC is a trusted logistics partner, offering comprehensive sea, air, and road freight solutions.
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