- Actual weight or volume weight of your consignment (quoted in cubic metres or tonnes)
- Mode of transport
- Weight of the pallet used to transport your units
- Loading and unloading costs involved in multimode transport
- Port or terminal fees
- Bill of lading (shipping documentation) fees
You may also incur additional charges relating to your terms of trade. These include:
- Cost of moving the goods to and from the port
- Handling the cargo
- Port costs
- Documentation
- Finance
Source: MyBusiness; Article name: How to calculate your freight costs
