Question: how are lcl shipments calculated?
Answer: For LCL cargo, freight charges are calculated on the basis of which of the two is greater; the actual weight of the cargo measured in metric tons; that is 1,000kgs or the volume in CBMs. It must be noted here that when calculating ocean freight for LCL 1 Cubic Meter (CBM) is equal to 1 metric ton (1,000kgs).