Tariffe & Costi del trasporto marittimo
Revenue ton (W/M), LCL cost calculator, spot vs. contract rates, all surcharges (BAF, PSS, ENS, THC, AMS, War Risk) – fully explained with total cost example.
The Revenue Ton (W/M) – the billing principle
Sea Freight LCL – Billing Formula
Revenue Tons = max(Weight/t, Volume/CBM)
1 CBM = 1 t (revenue ton) | Factor: 1.0
Example 1: Voluminous shipment
2 Boxes: 2.5 CBM, 600 kg
Weight: 600 kg = 0.6 revenue tons
Volume: 2.5 CBM = 2.5 revenue tons
→ Billed: 2.5 revenue tons (volume higher)
Example 2: Heavy shipment
1 Crate: 1.0 CBM, 1,800 kg
Weight: 1,800 kg = 1.8 revenue tons
Volume: 1.0 CBM = 1.0 revenue ton
→ Billed: 1.8 revenue tons (weight higher)
For FCL (Full Container Load), billing is per container (flat rate), not per W/M. The W/M principle applies primarily to LCL (groupage) and break-bulk cargo.
LCL Revenue Ton Calculator
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Plus THC, BAF, CFS handling and other surcharges. Base freight calculation only.
Ocean Freight Rate Structure
Ocean Freight Surcharges Overview
Total Cost Example (HAM → SHA, 20ft FCL)
Shipment: 1 × 20ft FCL, Hamburg (HAM) → Shanghai (SHA), benchmark values 2026
Customs clearance, pre/on-carriage, PSS (seasonal) and War Risk Surcharge (Red Sea route) not included. Benchmark values, prices can vary significantly.
Freight Prepaid vs. Freight Collect
Freight Prepaid
- Absender (Shipper) zahlt Seefrachtkosten
- Standard bei EXW, FCA, FAS, FOB
- Reederei stellt Rechnung an Spediteur/Verlader
- B/L trägt Vermerk "Freight Prepaid"
Freight Collect
- Empfänger (Consignee) zahlt Seefrachtkosten
- Häufig bei CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP
- Reederei hält Ware zurück bis Zahlung
- B/L trägt Vermerk "Freight Collect"