Clients of logistics companies often have questions about the price of transportation services, and they do not know how to calculate it correctly. This process is simple, but for an accurate calculation it is necessary to take into account some nuances. To know how to calculate cargo delivery by a transport company, the weight and volume of the goods are taken into account. You should also familiarize yourself with the tariffs, which should be posted on the TC website. You can use an online calculator or contact the company manager.
Rules for using the calculator
The most accessible, fastest and most effective way to calculate prices is an online calculator. In order to use it and compare prices with other carriers, you need to know such parameters as weight, dimensions, point of departure, point appointments, as well as additional information, which includes:
- Delivery of cargo to your door — that is, the company undertakes to deliver the goods to the client’s door.
- Use of pallets — necessary for additional protection against damage.
- Use of rigid packaging — When transporting fragile goods, wooden lathing is used as protection. But such a frame increases the cargo volume from 10 to 30 percent, and accordingly, the cost will be higher.
- Cargo insurance — in most cases, this is a mandatory item that requires a symbolic amount.
- Marking.
- Return of accompanying documentation.
Calculation features
If you use a calculator provided by a third-party service that is not related to the carrier, the cost will only be approximate, since tariffs in different companies can differ significantly. Especially when it comes to oversized or heavy cargo.
It is worth paying attention to such an option as “Do not place at the top”. It means that the cargo, regardless of its volume, will be designed for the entire height of the vehicle in which it will be transported.
It is important to understand that using a calculator you can only approximately find out the price of the service. The final cost will be known when measuring the cargo at the terminal, where all parameters will be taken into account: delivery, insurance of goods, entry to the terminal, heavy and oversized items.
If you do not have complete information about the cargo or have any doubts, you can contact the managers who will provide professional advice.
