chargeable weight
[/ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl ˈweɪt/]
nounpl: chargeable weights
peso cobrável
1. The weight used to calculate shipping or transportation charges, which is either the actual weight or the volumetric weight, whichever is greater
The chargeable weight for this shipment is 50 kg, even though the actual weight is only 30 kg, because the volumetric weight is higher.
O peso cobrável para este envio é 50 kg, mesmo que o peso real seja apenas 30 kg, porque o peso volumétrico é maior.
2. In aviation and shipping industries, the billable weight determined by comparing actual weight versus dimensional weight
Airlines calculate chargeable weight to ensure they are compensated fairly for space-consuming cargo.
As companhias aéreas calculam o peso cobrável para garantir que sejam compensadas adequadamente pela carga que consome espaço.
This term is essential in international commerce, particularly in air freight and courier services where companies like FedEx, UPS, and DHL use it to determine shipping costs. The concept emerged due to the need to balance actual mass with the space cargo occupies. In Brazil, this is a critical metric for e-commerce businesses and logistics companies managing both domestic and international shipments.
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