Airfreight: Standard IATA regulations consider 6,000 cu.cm as the equivalent of 1 kilo (volumetric weight), so in order to estimate the 'weight equivalent' of 1 cubic metre of cargo, use this formula:
1 CBM = 166.67 Kilos (volumetric-kilos).
Express Courier: The ratio generally applied here is at 5,000 cu.cm : 1 kilo (volumetric weight), but some couriers apply a 4,000 cc per 1kg ratio, so always ask your chosen carrier.
Seafreight: 1 Freight Ton = 1,000 kg or 1 CBM, whichever exceeds — W:V ratio = 1:1
Note that the 1:1 ratio only applies insofar as 'ocean-freight' itself is concerned; while 'on water'. It does NOT apply to the pre-carriage from door (or on-carriage to door), nor does it apply to the Terminal Handling Charges.
Roadfreight: Road haulage is not only applicable to international overland transport, but even within other modes of transport because cargo needs to be collected (trucked) from suppliers and it might even need to be transferred from one transport mode to another.
Owing to strict weight-restrictions on the roads, especially in interntional overland transport the "weight-to-volume" ratio applied usually varies between 333kg per 1 CBM ( W:V ratio = 3:1 ), and the more common 300kg per 1CBM (W:V ratio = 3.3:1).
Loading Metres is how 'Trailer Part-Loads' are measured; whereas normal groupage is measured in "cubic metres". The space used up by a large load is conveniently measured in 'running metres' (or 'load metres') which converts into cubic metres at a ratio determined by the trailer operator.
Most carriers would consider 1 Loading metre to be equivalent to 6 CBM, or 1800kg, by multiplying the trailer width of 2.4m by a safe height of 2.5m, by the depth per running metre. In this way, the broken stowage would be for the client's account, i.e. any unused space will be paid for nonetheless. This is most commonly used in cases of cargo which is "not overstowable" (often erroneously referred to as 'non-stackable").
Pallets:
The Europallet (base) measures 120cm x 80cm (or 0.96 square metres) and has a height of circa 15cm. It normally weights around 20kg.
The Imperial Pallet (base) is 120cm x 100cm (or 1.20 square metres) and has a similar height of ca. 15cm. It would weight around 25kg.
Additional Notes:
Consider that wooden pallets may need to be fumigated or heat-treated when being shipped between certain continents, e.g. between the EU and the United States, or China, or Australia. Plastic Pallets do not need fumigation but are more costly to include in a sale. Some suppliers use cardboard, or fibreboard pallets which may be exempt from fumigation also.
Consider also that a 20' Container takes 11 europallets across its floor,
while a standard 13.60m road trailer takes 33 europallets across its floor.
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