What is the volumetric weight of shipping packages

The term volumetric weight is often confused by those wishing to ship goods or personal effects with the concept of quantitative weight, and some may think that both performers are the same. 

Although both terms refer to weight and are used to define the weight of shipments, the difference between them lies in the fact that the quantitative weight is the heaviness of the shipments and is measured in kilograms, while the volumetric weight is the suitability of the dimensions of the shipping package (which is measured in cubic meters). With ballast weight kg. 

Accordingly, the volumetric weight of 100 kg of steel, for example, differs from the volumetric weight of 100 kg of cotton, although the weight of the weight in the two examples is the same, which is 100 kg, but the volumetric weight differs between them several times. 

And here the most important question may come to us, does the volumetric weight affect positively or negatively in determining the price of the shipment?! Is the relationship between volumetric weight and price a steady relationship that increases with increasing volumetric weight and decreases with decreasing it? 

To answer this question, we must know that all types of freight and its different means in all countries of the world, especially air freight, depend on the freight pricing mechanism on balancing the quantitative weight (kg) with the volumetric weight (cubic meters) and sets standards for each company. 

Where the quantitative weight is calculated in kilograms and the amount of space occupied by the shipment. If the volumetric weights increase compared to the quantitative weights, there is no doubt that freight charges will rise. 

The volumetric weight is calculated (length in cm * width in cm * height in cm) divided by 5000. The result from the previous process is called volumetric weight. Some shipping companies may go to calculate whichever is greater, and the larger weight is used to calculate the shipping cost. 

Here, we can conclude that the charges for shipping 100 kg of uncompressed flat cotton will cost more than the charges for shipping 100 kg of the same cotton if it was compressed, wrapped and packed appropriately. 

Therefore, the professional and correct packaging process is a very important issue in shipping procedures and plays a key role in reducing shipping costs, as it saves no less than 20% in most cases. 

In this regard, Al-Manara Company provides its customers with a professional re-packaging service to reduce volumetric weight, which is a free service provided by the company within a set of integrated services aimed at facilitating shipping operations and reducing costs and burdens on our customers in what can be reduced.