How are international express delivery charges calculated?

The cost calculation of international express delivery usually involves multiple factors, including the weight, volume, destination, mode of transportation, and possible surcharges of the goods. The following is a detailed cost calculation method and precautions:

I. Basic billing factors

1. Weight:

The actual weight of the goods is the basis for calculating the freight. Most express delivery companies use 0.5KG or 1KG as a billing unit. If the weight of the goods is less than one billing unit, it is usually calculated according to one billing unit.

Volume weight is also an important consideration. When the volume of the goods is large and the actual weight is light, the express delivery company may calculate the freight according to the volume weight. The calculation method of volume weight is usually (length × width × height) / fixed value (such as 5000 or 6000), and the specific value depends on the regulations of the express delivery company.

2. Destination:

The destination country and region of the express delivery will directly affect the freight. The freight in different countries or regions may vary due to factors such as distance, tariffs, and policies.

3. Transportation method:

There are many transportation methods for international express delivery, such as air transportation, sea transportation, and land transportation. Air transport is usually the fastest, but the cost is relatively high; sea transport is relatively cheap, but it takes longer; land transport is somewhere in between.

2. Cost calculation formula

The cost calculation formula for international express delivery is usually: freight = first weight + additional weight + surcharge.

First weight: refers to the freight corresponding to the weight of the first billing unit. The first weight fee may vary for different express companies and different destinations.

Additional weight: refers to the freight corresponding to each additional billing unit weight after exceeding the first weight. The additional weight fee is usually lower than the first weight fee.

Surcharges: may include remote area fees, overlength and overweight fees, fuel surcharges, etc. These fees depend on the specific conditions of the goods and the delivery requirements.

3. Notes

Understand the regulations of the express company: The billing standards and preferential policies of different express companies may be different. When choosing an express company, you need to understand its specific billing regulations and preferential policies to better control transportation costs.

Accurately measure the weight and volume of the goods: Before sending international express, be sure to accurately measure the actual weight and volume of the goods so that the express company can accurately calculate the freight. If the weight or volume of the goods does not match the actual situation, it may lead to increased freight or delayed transportation.

Understand the tariff policy of the destination country: Before sending international express, you need to understand the tariff policy and list of prohibited import items of the destination country to avoid additional costs or delayed transportation due to tariff issues.

Choose the appropriate mode of transportation: Choose the appropriate mode of transportation according to the nature, weight, volume and time requirements of the goods. If time is tight and the budget is sufficient, you can choose air transportation; if time is sufficient and the budget is limited, you can choose sea or land transportation.

The cost calculation of international express involves multiple factors, and it is necessary to comprehensively consider the weight, volume, destination, mode of transportation and possible surcharges of the goods. When choosing a courier company and sending international express, be sure to understand the relevant regulations and precautions to better control transportation costs and ensure the safety and timely arrival of goods.