What information is required to calculate shipping costs?
The following information is required to calculate shipping costs:
- Cargo name
- MSDS (if cargo is hazardous)
- Place of departure
- Place of destination
- Weight and dimensions of the shipment (both parameters are required)
- INCOTERMS (if known)
- Date when the shipment if ready for departure (if known)
What are terminal charges and when are they incurred?
Terminal charges are costs associated with cargo handling and storage at terminals, such as seaport, airport, and railway station.
