Variables that factor into the charges you will pay: The road freight charges set by the carrier company Costs associated with handling, customs and clearing the goods at the points of loading and discharge Whether your cargo requires its own dedicated full truck (referred to as a Full TruckLoad, or FTL) or whether the goods can be consolidated with other cargo (a Less-than Truckload, or LTL). Shipments that require a full truckload  will be charged a flat fee per truckload, and this amount will be dependent on many variables including origin and destination, volume, and time of year, plus many other factors. FTL shipments are the more expensive option, but are often necessary for shipments that are high risk, dangerous, or have a short shelf life.  Shipments that require a less-than truckload can be consolidated with other shipments. It is more cost effective so is ideal for SMEs. However, it can often take more time than FTL freight due to multiple stops and packing/repacking requirements on the way. This will be charged by either volumetric weight or gross weight – whichever is higher. Unless you’re moving significant volumes or you have a long standing contract with a trucking company, it’s usually more affordable to work through a freight forwarding company who can organise the freight and manage the logistics for you, as well as often having access to discounted road freight rates. The exact calculations will then be done by the forwarder.