IATA Weight Concept
Quelle: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dimensional-weight/
TL;DR
The IATA Weight Concept is a standardized method defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to determine the chargeable weight for air cargo. It uses either the actual gross weight or the volumetric (dimensional) weight—whichever is higher—to calculate freight charges. Volumetric weight is obtained by dividing the shipment’s total volume (in cm³) by a specified conversion factor (e.g. 6000 …
The IATA Weight Concept is a standardized method defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to determine the chargeable weight for air cargo. It uses either the actual gross weight or the volumetric (dimensional) weight—whichever is higher—to calculate freight charges. Volumetric weight is obtained by dividing the shipment’s total volume (in cm³) by a specified conversion factor (e.g. 6000 cm³/kg).
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