billable weight
[/ˈbɪləbəl weɪt/]
nounpl: billable weights
peso faturável
1. The weight used to calculate shipping or freight charges, which may be either the actual weight or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater
The billable weight for this package is 15 pounds, even though it only weighs 8 pounds, because its dimensional weight is higher.
O peso faturável para este pacote é de 15 quilos, mesmo pesando apenas 8 quilos, porque seu peso dimensional é maior.
2. In logistics and shipping industries, the weight that determines the final cost to be charged to the customer
The carrier uses billable weight to ensure they are fairly compensated for large, lightweight shipments.
A transportadora usa o peso faturável para garantir que sejam compensadas adequadamente por envios grandes e leves.
This term is fundamental in both Brazilian and American shipping industries. In Brazil, with significant logistics operations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the concept is widely used by courier services and e-commerce companies. The term reflects standardized international shipping practices where companies protect themselves from loss on bulky, lightweight items by charging based on dimensional weight when applicable.
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