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Know before you ship

Knowledge that keeps cargo moving.

Practical guides, clear terminology and essential shipping information to help you make confident logistics decisions.

CBM Calculator

CBM measures the space your cargo occupies. Enter the longest length, width and height of each package to calculate its total cubic volume.

The formulaLength × Width × Height × Quantity = CBM
Example

1.2 m × 0.8 m × 0.6 m = 0.576 m³

Cargo dimensions
Total shipment volume0.000 m³

0 × 0 × 0 × 1

Chargeable Weight Calculator

Air freight is usually charged using the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight.

Chargeable weightHigher of actual or volumetric weight
Example40 × 30 × 20 = 24,000 cm³24,000 ÷ 5,000 = 4.8 kg

Conversion factors vary by carrier, service and route. Confirm the applicable factor before booking.

Enter package detailscm / kg
Package volume0 cm³
Volumetric weight0.00 kg
Chargeable weight0.00 kg

The higher of actual and volumetric weight

Plan your shipment with confidence

Practical shipping calculators.

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Container Load Calculator

Estimate identical cartons by dimensions.

Estimated maximum cartons0

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Shipping Cost Estimator

Build an indicative total from your quoted rate.

Indicative totalAED 0.00

Excludes duties and unconfirmed charges.

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Container Size Guide

Typical dimensions and payloads.

20' Standard5.89 × 2.35 × 2.39 m≈ 33 m³Payload ≈ 28 t
40' Standard12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m≈ 67 m³Payload ≈ 26.5 t
40' High Cube12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m≈ 76 m³Payload ≈ 26.5 t
45' High Cube13.56 × 2.35 × 2.69 m≈ 86 m³Subject to availability
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Pallet Calculator

Estimate cartons per pallet.

Estimated cartons per pallet0

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Unit Converter

Convert shipping units.

Converted value—
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Transit Time Estimator

Indicative transit ranges.

Indicative transit time—

Subject to schedules and customs.

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Customs Duty & VAT Calculator

Estimate duties from supplied rates.

DutyAED 0
VATAED 0
Estimated landed amountAED 0
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Vehicle Shipping Calculator

Estimate vehicle volume and fit.

Vehicle volume and preliminary fit0 m³

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Packing List Generator

Create a printable packing list.

DescriptionPackagesNet kgGross kg
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Pallet & Container Planner

Estimate pallet positions in a container.

Estimated pallet positions0

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All results are planning estimates only.

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