Freight calculation sea freight
Many factors play a role in the freight calculation of sea freight. Basically, the freight calculation of sea freight is based on Cbm or ton, i.e. volume or weight. In the freight calculation the abbreviation M/G is used for this. It depends on which of the two parameters predominates. If the sea freight has a volume of 6 Cbm, but weighs only one tonne, the freight calculation is based on volume. Other factors that are included in the freight calculation of sea freight are various fees, e.g. customs clearance, transit, port, unloading or security fees. The ratio of volume to weight is also decisive in the calculation of charges.
Frequently used parameters and abbreviations
The individual key figures for seafreight calculation of sea freight are standardised in English and internationally understandable. For example, the abbreviation "B.A.F." stands for "bunker adjustment factor" and denotes a fuel cost adjustment. The abbreviation "C.A.F.", on the other hand, stands for "currency adjustment factor" and is used to compensate for exchange rate fluctuations. The "congestion surcharge", or C/S for short, stands for the surcharge for waiting time in seaports. The congestion surcharge for full containers is called the "container service charge", the C.S.C. If a container is not picked up in the port within a certain period of time free of charge, the so-called "demurrage" is the container rental charge, whereas the "detention" is due if the container is not returned empty within a certain period of time free of charge. The "LCL Service Charge" is the fee for loading or unloading a consolidated container.