Calculating the cost of air freight involves several steps, and the "Pay for" rule you mentioned is indeed a part of the process. Here's a more detailed explanation of how to calculate the cost of air freight:

Step 1: Determine the Volume and Actual Weight

Measure the dimensions of your cargo in centimeters (length x width x height).

Convert the volume from cubic centimeters to cubic meters (1 cubic meter = 1,000,000 cubic centimeters).

Weigh the cargo to determine its actual weight in kilograms.

Step 2: Calculate the Dimensional Weight

Dimensional weight is a measure of the space the cargo takes up in an aircraft. It's calculated by dividing the volume of the shipment in cubic centimeters by a conversion factor (usually 6,000 for air freight).

For your example: 2 cubic meters = 2,000,000 cubic centimeters / 6,000 = approximately 333.33 kg (dimensional weight).

Step 3: Determine the Chargeable Weight

Compare the actual weight and the dimensional weight. The chargeable weight is the greater of the two.

If the actual weight is higher, you use the actual weight as the chargeable weight.

If the dimensional weight is higher, you use the dimensional weight as the chargeable weight.

Step 4: Apply the "Pay for" Rule

The "Pay for" rule means that you will pay for the weight of the cargo based on the weight bracket it falls into. Carriers often have tiered pricing where the cost per kilogram changes depending on the weight bracket.

Determine which weight bracket your chargeable weight falls into.

Calculate the cost by multiplying the chargeable weight by the rate for that bracket.

Step 5: Add Additional Costs

Air freight costs may include additional charges such as fuel surcharges, security fees, handling fees, and customs clearance fees.

Add these costs to the base freight rate to get the total cost of the air freight.

Example Calculation:

Let's say the chargeable weight for your 2 cubic meter shipment is 333.33 kg (dimensional weight), and the airline's tariff rate for this weight bracket is $2.50 per kg.

Base freight cost: 333.33 kg x $2.50/kg = $833.33

Now, add any additional costs:

Fuel surcharge: $100

Security fee: $25

Handling fee: $50

Total cost of air freight: $833.33 (base rate) + $100 (fuel) + $25 (security) + $50 (handling) = $1,008.33

Remember that rates can vary widely depending on the carrier, the route, the type of cargo, and the specific services required. Always check with the airline or freight forwarder for the most accurate rates and fees.

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