Air cargo cost calculator

In the following article, you will find information on the single factors, influencing the calculation of air freight charges. This guide will give you a transparent insight in the break of costs.

Air freight costs – cheap air freight companies for international routes

With Freight finders you will find cheap prices for air freight forwarders and international routes. The air freight rates are usually fixed anew every day. Normally, there are standardized prices for goods with a weight up to 100kg – from 100kg upwards, the costs are individually calculated. Exactly this often-complicated step is fully automated by our configurator, which hastens the process of calculating air freight costs considerably.

Here is the break of costs for air freight shipping:

Air freight rates +

Airport costs +

Delivery +

Customs clearance charges =

Total air freight charges

As the calculation of the air freight charges is not defined by using the actual weight of the goods, it is important to look at the dimensional weight.

Dimensional weight air freight

As already mentioned, the air freight charges are not calculated with the actual weight of the goods. Here, the dimensional weight is used to gain more standardized prices. The so-called chargeable weight, which had been introduced by the IATA (International Air Transport Association), will be compared to the actual weight. The higher figure will then be applied against the air freight rate.

The dimensional weight in kilograms will be calculated by dividing the volume (length x width x height – given in cm) by an air freight company’s divisor. This divisor is not fixed, but usually the companies are using either 5000 or 6000 to calculate the air freight rates.

Air freight rates

The air freight rates are usually fixed by the air freight companies and are calculated per kilograms. The rate is depending on various factors, such as e.g., how long the route is, or if the route is frequently used. It can happen that a short distance flight can be more expensive than a long distance one, as it is maybe not frequently used. This means that the demand is important for the calculation of air freight charges, as well. Moreover, it is also considered, if the aircraft is loaded fully.

With Chariot Delivery Logistic’s fully automated configurator, all these processes are working fast in the background, so that you can get your sea freight costs in only a short matter of time.

Airport costs

Even though there are also aircraft shipping goods by only one client, usually, the plane is loaded with goods by more than one client. This is why there are also costs at the airport for the handling. The air freight cargo has to be unloaded and distributed quickly, so that it can be delivered fast to their destinations.

Delivery costs for air freight

The air freight cargo, which is mostly transported on pallets, has to be handled and loaded at the airport terminal to be transported to the client later on. There are various options for the further transport, such as the vessel, train, or truck. The destination, as well as the urgency decide, which means of transport will be chosen by the forwarders. Still, Freight finders will keep your air freight charges as low as possible and find the most efficient transport type.

Customs clearance charges

The charges for customs clearance contain all costs arising during the process of clearing your air freight cargo. Not only the administrative costs influence the costs, but especially the goods and the countries, you are exporting to. To not increase the air freight charges, one should make sure to declare the goods properly. Therefore, it is usually best, to use the services of a customs broker, who will help you, avoid additional charges and delays of the transport.

You can cover the service of our experienced customs broker over our platform to enjoy a smooth and cheap air freight transport.