Rates & Chargeable Weight
Chargeable weight formula, IATA rate structure (Min, N, Q, M), all surcharges (FSC, SSC, SCC, AMS) and CASS – fully explained with interactive calculator.
Chargeable Weight Formula
Chargeable Weight Formula (Air Freight Standard)
Chargeable Weight = max(Gross Weight, L×W×H / 6,000)
Dimensions in cm, weight in kg | Courier services: / 5,000
Example 1: Bulky shipment
1 Package: 80 × 60 × 50 cm, 25 kg
Volumetric weight: 80 × 60 × 50 / 6,000 = 40 kg
Chargeable weight: max(25, 40) = 40 kg ← Billing
Example 2: Heavy shipment
1 Pallet: 120 × 80 × 50 cm, 300 kg
Volumetric weight: 120 × 80 × 50 / 6,000 = 80 kg
Chargeable weight: max(300, 80) = 300 kg ← Billing
Chargeable Weight Calculator
Dimensions & Weight
Result
Plus FSC, SSC, handling and other surcharges. This calculator shows base rate calculation only.
IATA Rate Structure
Air Freight Surcharges Overview
Total Cost Example (FRA → JFK)
Shipment: 150 kg chargeable weight, FRA → JFK
Customs clearance, import handling and destination delivery not included. Benchmark values, prices may vary.
CASS – Cargo Accounts Settlement System
CASS (Cargo Accounts Settlement System) is the IATA clearing system for all air freight charges. It significantly simplifies billing between freight forwarders (IATA Cargo Agents) and airlines.
How it works
All air freight charges automatically settled weekly. IATA acts as clearing house.
Benefits
One statement instead of hundreds. Automatic. All airlines. Transparent account overview.
Requirements
IATA Cargo Agent accreditation. Bank guarantee. Regular audit.