Large items, light in weight are usually charged according to the space they take up on an aircraft. Shipment cost for such items/consignments are calculated by their volumetric weight, or dimensional weight. The formula below is used for calculating volumetric weights.
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1 / Commodity – C1024
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Dimensions in centimetres (47 x 41 x 37) 80 pieces 47 x 41 x 37 x 80
———————– = 815 kilograms 7000 |
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2 / Commodity – C1401
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Dimensions in centimetres (100 x 45 x 40) 56 pieces 100 x 45 x 40 x 56
————————- = 1440.0 kilograms 7000 |
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3 / All Other Cargo
(except C1024 & C1401) |
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Dimensions in centimetres (60 x 42 x 37) 60 pieces 60 x 42 x 37 x 60
————————- = 932.5 kilograms 6000 |
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Commodity C1024 – Live fish
Commodity C1401 – Cut foliage and live plants