freight weight

[/freɪt weɪt/]
nounpl: freight weights
peso de carga
1. The total weight of goods or cargo being transported by any means of conveyance, excluding the weight of the vehicle or container itself
The freight weight of the shipment exceeded the truck's capacity limit.
O peso de carga do carregamento excedeu o limite de capacidade do caminhão.
2. The actual mass of merchandise or goods designated for transportation in commerce
Carriers calculate shipping costs based on the freight weight of each package.
As transportadoras calculam os custos de envio baseado no peso de carga de cada pacote.
3. In logistics, the weight used to determine freight charges and transportation feasibility
The freight weight determines whether the shipment qualifies for LTL or full truckload rates.
O peso de carga determina se o carregamento se qualifica para tarifas de LTL ou carga completa.
In Brazil's logistics industry, 'peso de carga' is a critical term used in shipping documentation, customs declarations, and freight negotiations. The measurement is standardized in metric units (kilograms) and is essential for determining shipping costs, insurance coverage, and vehicle safety compliance. In the US, the term is particularly important in interstate commerce regulated by the Department of Transportation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cargo weightshipment weightload weightconsignment weight
Antonyms / Antônimos
tare weightcurb weightempty weight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peso de carga
Most common and formal term used in logistics and shipping documentation
General Brazilian
peso da mercadoria
Alternative term emphasizing the merchandise aspect
São Paulo
peso de frete
Commonly used in commercial and industrial contexts
Portugal
peso da carga
Portuguese variant using slightly different word order

Related Words

cargoshipmentlogisticstransportationweight limitcapacitytare weight

Related Idioms & Phrases

to exceed freight weight limits
within freight weight specifications
freight weight calculation
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