Cubic capacity

Cubing is to determine the load space that we occupy in the mean of transport, which subsequently involves transportation costs directly proportional to what you measured or weighed.

Calculating air freight costs

Air freight rates can be expressed as a volume ratio of 1 m3 = 167 kg. Therefore, for air shipment, you pay for what is greater, the volume or weight of your load.

The calculation is based on the following formula:
Length (m) x width (m) x height (m) = M3 x 167

Example:
1 pallet / 500 kg / Dimensions: 1.80 x 1.00 x 1.40 m = 2.52 M3

Freight :
USD 1,95 / Kg.Vol.;
2.52 M3 x 167 = 421 kgs.vol

Then we have that 500 is greater than 421, so rate will be applied to the weight:  1,95 x 500 = USD 975 of air freight.