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Shipping, Freight and Carton Tools
Use these tools to estimate carton volume, chargeable weight, carton quantity, container space, and shipping document details before asking for freight quotes.
Start with these tools
CBM Calculator
Calculate carton cubic meters from dimensions and quantity.
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Shipping Weight Calculator
Compare actual and volumetric shipping weight.
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Carton Quantity Calculator
Estimate cartons needed for an order.
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Container Loading Estimator
Estimate 20GP, 40GP, and 40HQ loading assumptions.
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How to choose the right tool
Start with the page that matches your immediate job: calculate a number, prepare a document, write a supplier message, plan content, or check a website detail. For important buying, shipping, and publishing decisions, keep a copy of the assumptions you used so the result can be checked later.
Shipping and carton workflow
Check carton data before asking for a freight quote.
Shipping tools help convert product packing details into CBM, weight, carton count, container space, packing documents, and simple cost assumptions. They are useful for early planning and supplier conversations.
Volume and weight
Use CBM, carton size, shipping weight, air freight, express weight, and container tools to separate volume from chargeable weight.
Documents and marks
Use packing list, proforma invoice, commercial invoice, shipping mark, and document checklist tools to keep shipment details consistent.
Cost planning
Use FOB vs CIF, EXW to FOB, freight cost per CBM, landed cost, and import duty tools for early budget checks.
Before you use the result
- Do not confuse CBM with volumetric weight.
- Confirm carrier divisors, carton limits, and pallet rules before booking.
- Ask suppliers for final carton dimensions after packing is confirmed.
Move from packed carton data to a freight-ready request.
Start with final carton dimensions and gross weight, then calculate CBM or chargeable weight, compare the relevant trade term, and prepare the shipping documents a forwarder needs.
Open tools in the order the work normally happens.
Measure and total the shipment
Estimate the likely charging basis
Prepare terms, capacity, and documents
Questions that change which tool you need
Do you have final outer carton dimensions?
Product dimensions are not enough. Ask for packed length, width, height, carton quantity, and gross weight by carton type.
Is the quote for parcel, air cargo, LCL, or FCL?
Each mode uses volume and weight differently. The calculator result must be matched to the carrier or forwarder quote.
Which Incoterm and named place apply?
EXW, FOB, and CIF move costs and responsibilities between buyer and seller. Record the named factory, port, or destination.