Enter shipment details
Use the calculator below to estimate a landed freight quote with chargeable weight, fuel, insurance, discounts, and optional service fees.
Plotly cost breakdown
The chart compares major pricing components so you can quickly see what drives the final quote.
Example data table
| Shipment | Mode | Actual Weight | Dimensions per Package | Packages | Zone | Estimated Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Batch A | Air Freight | 185 kg | 80 × 55 × 45 cm | 4 | International | $2,045.60 |
| Retail Pallet 07 | Road Freight | 420 kg | 120 × 100 × 110 cm | 2 | Regional | $865.45 |
| Frozen Goods Lot | Sea Freight | 920 kg | 140 × 110 × 125 cm | 3 | International | $1,786.80 |
| Sample Pack | Courier | 18 kg | 40 × 35 × 28 cm | 1 | Domestic | $154.30 |
Formula used
Volume (m³) = Length × Width × Height × Packages ÷ 1,000,000
Volumetric Weight = Length × Width × Height × Packages ÷ Volumetric Divisor
Chargeable Weight = max(Actual Weight, Volumetric Weight)
Transport Charge = Chargeable Weight × Base Rate × Zone Multiplier × Service Multiplier × Distance Factor
Fuel Charge = Transport Charge × Fuel Surcharge %
Insurance Charge = Declared Value × Insurance Rate %
Subtotal = Transport + Fuel + Handling + Customs + Insurance + Accessorials
Final Quote = max(Minimum Charge, Subtotal − Discount + Tax)
This calculator is designed for planning and comparison. Carrier tariffs, lane contracts, duties, and negotiated pricing can change the final billed amount.
How to use this calculator
- Select the freight mode, zone, and service level that best match the shipment.
- Enter package count, actual weight, and package dimensions in centimeters.
- Add rate details such as base price, fuel surcharge, handling, insurance, customs, discount, and tax.
- Choose any optional services like liftgate, remote delivery, or refrigerated handling.
- Click Calculate Freight Quote to show the result section above the form.
- Review the table, Plotly chart, and download the summary as CSV or PDF.
FAQs
1. What is chargeable weight?
Chargeable weight is the larger value between actual shipment weight and volumetric weight. Carriers bill using the higher number because bulky freight can consume more space than dense freight.
2. Why does volumetric weight matter?
Volumetric weight reflects the space a shipment occupies. Lightweight but oversized cartons often cost more than their scale weight suggests because they reduce trailer, aircraft, or container capacity.
3. Can I use my carrier contract rate?
Yes. Replace the default base rate, fuel surcharge, minimum charge, and fees with your negotiated contract values for a closer estimate.
4. Does this include duties or taxes automatically?
Only if you enter them. Customs fees and tax percentages are manual inputs so you can model domestic, regional, or international scenarios separately.
5. What are accessorial charges?
Accessorial charges are extra service fees outside the base transportation price. Examples include liftgate delivery, remote service, inside delivery, hazardous goods handling, and temperature control.
6. Why is there a minimum charge?
Many carriers apply a minimum shipment charge. It prevents very small or heavily discounted shipments from pricing below an operational threshold.
7. Is the quote suitable for invoicing customers?
It works well for internal estimating and customer pre-quotes. Final invoicing should still follow carrier invoices, duty assessments, and confirmed contract rules.
8. Can I export the quote?
Yes. After calculating, use the CSV and PDF buttons to save a shareable summary of the quote components and final amount.