In client discussions today I have once again been reminded that weight
in international trade is a matter of great confusion. It is not just that some people work in
grams, some in kilos, some in metric tonnes, some in pounds and some in ounces,
although that is bad enough particularly if you are careless about the spelling
of tonnes!
For the calculation of freight costs the ‘weight’ may have nothing to do
with the actual weight of the consignment but everything to do with the
dimensions. This is the infamous
‘volumetric weight’. It is a mathematical
calculation that allows volume to be compared with weight so you can end up
with volumetric kilos. But take care the
sums are different depending on mode of transport! You will be charged according to either the
packed weight or the #volumetric weight whichever is the greater.
Remember this when you ask for a freight quote and make sure you give
the dimensions as well as the weight to avoid nasty surprises!
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