{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Freight cost calculation","description":"Accurate freight cost calculation underpins every competitive quotation in logistics. It derives the total shipment price from a modular tariff structure: the base rate is governed by weight or volume—whichever yields the higher chargeable weight—combined with transport mode and distance. Route- and shipment-specific surcharges apply on top, including fuel levies (BAF in sea freight, FAF in air freight), congestion fees, and handling charges. Ancillary costs for customs clearance, warehousing, o","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/freight-cost-calculation-2","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T10:11:38.098751","citation":"https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportkosten","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/freight-cost-calculation-2","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Freight cost calculation · Accurate freight cost calculation underpins every competitive quotation in logistics. · Quelle: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportkosten"}