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Sea freight is typically charged by CBM (cubic meter) or weight ton, whichever is greater. LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments are charged per CBM, while FCL (Full Container Load) is charged at a flat rate per container. We estimate LCL rates here.
Air freight uses 'volumetric weight' to prevent shipping large, light items cheaply. Volumetric weight = (L × W × H in cm) / 6000. You're charged on whichever is heavier: actual weight or volumetric weight.
Air freight makes sense for: time-sensitive goods (electronics, fashion), high-value items where the cost of delay exceeds the freight premium, small/light shipments, and emergency restocking situations.
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