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Below are given guidelines for calculating the freight cost per unit or taxable weight.<\/h2><\/div>

Each mode of transport, land,sea<\/a>, airplane<\/a>, or rail, partial loads (containers, trucks or wagons) use a different system for calculating the freight cost per unit, the base on which the shipping cost is calculated.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Maritime Freight<\/h3>\n

W\/M rate: the rate usually applies to the weight W calculated in metric tons (1,000 kg) or to the volume M (measurement), calculated in cubic metres (CBM), whichever is greater, in favour of the shipping company.
\nW rate: in some cases it is calculated only on weight W.
\nML rate: a rate per linear metre is sometimes applied when transporting vehicles on RORO ships.<\/p>\n

Air Freight<\/h3>\n

This rates is calculated on the weight (kg), with a maximum weight\/measurement ratio of 1,000 kg: 6 CBM; if the volume of the goods exceeds this ratio (1:6) the freight cost for the unit is obtained by dividing the volume by 6.<\/p>\n

Land Freight<\/h3>\n

This rates is calculated in 100s of kg, with a maximum weight\/measurement ratio of 1000 kg: 3 CBM; if the volume of the goods exceeds this ratio (1:3) the freight cost for the unit is obtained by dividing the volume by 3.<\/p>\n

Land Freight<\/h3>\n

This rate is calculated on weight, but it varies depending on the characteristics of the goods.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Calculation of freight cost per unit<\/h3>\n<\/div>