Gross Weight
Gross weight is the total weight of a shipment, including the weight of the cargo, packaging, and any containers or pallets used for transport. This measurement is crucial for determining shipping costs, complying with transportation regulations, and ensuring the safe handling and transport of goods.
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Net Weight
Net Weight is the weight of cargo only, excluding packaging and containers, used to calculate shipping costs, import duties, and compliance with weight…
Chargeable Weight
Chargeable weight is the greater of the actual and volumetric weight used to price freight. Learn how dimensional factors apply in air and ocean cargo.
Verified Gross Mass (VGM)
Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is the certified total weight of a packed container—cargo, packaging, and container itself—required before it can be loaded onto a…
Packing list
Packing list is a shipping document detailing a shipment's contents—item descriptions, quantities, weights, and dimensions—used for customs clearance and…
