Chargeable Weight Explained: Why Your Shipment Can Cost More Than It Weighs

Why can a light shipment still be expensive to transport? Because in logistics, freight is often priced not only by actual weight, but also by the space a shipment occupies. That is where chargeable weight comes in. In this video, we explain: • what chargeable weight means • the difference between actual weight and volumetric weight • why carriers use dimensional pricing • why light but bulky cargo can cost more than expected • where this matters most in air freight, courier, parcel shipping, and e-commerce This is one of the core concepts behind freight pricing, shipping quotes, packaging decisions, and transport cost control. If you work in logistics, supply chain, import/export, procurement, parcel shipping, or e-commerce, understanding chargeable weight will help you avoid surprises and compare freight offers more accurately. Topics covered in this episode: 00:00 Why a light shipment can still be expensive 00:15 Introduction 00:35 What chargeable weight means 01:15 Actual weight vs volumetric weight 02:10 Why carriers use volumetric pricing 03:15 Formula logic explained 04:10 Practical shipping example 04:55 Where chargeable weight matters most 04:40 Common mistakes shippers make 05:45 Key takeaway Subscribe to The Logistics Channel for practical videos about: • freight pricing • transport modes • air freight • sea freight • road transport • rail freight • parcel shipping • e-commerce logistics • packaging efficiency • supply chain basics #logistics #freight #shipping #airfreight #supplychain #transport #courier #parcelshipping #ecommerce #warehousing Created by the professionals at arrow supply chain management https://www.arrow-scm.com #logistics #supplychain #transportation