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I have been charged for 1600 kgs of freight, but my shipment only weights 850 kgs. Why the difference?

April 26, 2017charged freight kgs shipment weights

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I have been charged for 1600 kgs of freight, but my shipment only weights 850 kgs. Why the difference?

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Your chargeable weight was 1600 kgs due to the dimensions of your shipment. All dimensions are multiplied and divided by a standard formula and the sum of that is reflected in volume weight. If that volume weight exceeds your actual or gross weight you will be charged for whichever is the higher weight. The formula for that is 1:6 or in layman’s terms, 1 kg equals 6000 cubic centimeters. If your dimensions, however, are reflected in inches, the factor to consider is 1 lb equals 166 cubic inches.