shipment weight

[ˈʃɪpmənt weɪt]
nounpl: shipment weights
peso do envio
1. The total mass or heaviness of goods being transported from one location to another
The shipment weight must be declared on the customs form before international transport.
O peso do envio deve ser declarado no formulário de alfândega antes do transporte internacional.
2. The combined weight of merchandise and packaging materials in a shipment
We need to calculate the shipment weight to determine the freight cost.
Precisamos calcular o peso do envio para determinar o custo do frete.
3. The actual weight used for billing purposes in logistics and shipping
The shipment weight affects both the transportation cost and delivery time.
O peso do envio afeta tanto o custo de transporte quanto o tempo de entrega.
In Brazil, 'peso do envio' is standard terminology in e-commerce platforms and logistics companies. The term is essential for calculating shipping costs in both domestic and international contexts. Weight is a critical factor in Brazilian logistics, especially given the country's vast geographic distances and varied transportation infrastructure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
total weightgross weightshipping weightpackage weight
Antonyms / Antônimos
net weighttare weight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peso do envio
Most common term used in logistics and e-commerce
Rio de Janeiro
peso da remessa
Alternative term, slightly more formal
São Paulo
peso do embarque
Used in commercial and industrial shipping contexts
Portugal
peso da encomenda
Portuguese European variant, more commonly used in postal services

Related Words

freightcargoshippinglogisticscustomsvolumetric weightdimensional weight

Related Idioms & Phrases

to declare shipment weight
to verify shipment weight
shipment weight surcharge
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