What is Chargeable Weight/Volume weight?
All carriers (land,ocean,air), but especially air carriers, assess their rates based on a ratio of weight to volume. Each transport type has its own ratio that they use. This is why it is critical when securing shipping rates that accurate weight and volume (dimensions of each shipping piece) be given to the carrier for pricing. When the carriers weight ratio is applied to the volume of the shipment and it results in a higher number, this is then referred to as the Chargeable or Volume weight.
