Chargeable Weight
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
Chargeable weight is the billing weight a carrier uses after comparing actual gross weight with volumetric or dimensional weight.
Why it matters commercially
It is the real freight billing base for air, courier, and many mixed-mode moves, so it controls freight cost per unit and quote comparison.
Example
A supplier quoted 500 kg gross weight, but the airline billed 760 kg chargeable weight because the cartons were bulky and poorly cube-efficient.
Common mistake
Negotiating only a per-kg rate without confirming the dimensional divisor, measurement owner, rounding rules, and whether remeasurement can change the invoice.
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