Chargeable Weight
The greater of actual weight and volumetric weight. It is the weight the carrier bills on.
Volume is converted into a weight using a divisor that depends on the transport mode. For air it is commonly 6,000 cm³ per kg. For LCL sea freight, one cubic metre counts as one tonne. Light, bulky cargo pays for the space it takes. Heavy, dense cargo pays for its weight.
It belongs on the freight invoice and nowhere else. If it is copied onto a packing list or a bill of lading, it becomes a discrepancy and a broker will stop on it.
Also called: volumetric weight, dimensional weight.
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