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Freight forwarder commonly used calculation formula


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Freight forwarder commonly used calculation formula

1. Freight calculation formula

The calculation of freight is usually based on the weight or volume of the goods, whichever is greater.

A. Air freight

CHARGEABLE WEIGHT = ACTUAL WEIGHT

and volume weight (VOLUMETRIC WEIGHT)

Volume weight calculation (kg) = length (CM) X width (CM) X height (CM)÷ 6000

B. Sea freight

Billed weight = the greater between actual weight and volumetric weight

Volume Weight Calculation (ton) Length (M) X Width (M) X Height (M)

2. Calculation formula of cargo volume

Cubic Meters (CBM)= Length (M) X Width (M) X Height (M)

Cubic Feet (CFT) = Length (iN) X Width (IN) X Height (IN)÷ 1728

3. Calculation of exchange rate

Amount in local currency = amount in foreign currency X exchange rate

4. Calculation of shipping date and transportation time

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)= Departure Time Voyage Time

Actual Arrival Time (ATA)= Departure Time Actual Voyage Time

5. The cost of cargo insurance is calculated.

· Insurance cost = insurance amount X insurance rate

6. Tax calculation

Tariff = value of goods x tariff rate

Value Added Tax (VAT)= (tariff on the value of goods) X VAT rate