Freight tools and reference guides.

Airlines charge on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Here is how volumetric weight is calculated, why the divisor matters and how to check a quote.

LCL is priced per cubic metre, FCL per container. The break-even point is usually somewhere between 13 and 15 m³ — but volume is only one part of the decision.

Cubic metres decide LCL prices and container choice. How to measure correctly, convert units and avoid the most common mistakes.

Eleven rules define where the seller’s responsibilities end. A practical guide to choosing between them — and the mistakes that cause disputes.

General purpose, high cube, reefer, open top or flat rack? How to match container type to the cargo — and why the published dimensions are only a starting point.

Most shipment problems start at the loading dock. What to check on packaging, pallets, labels and documents before the cargo is collected.