Textile operations tool

Freight Cost Calculator for Export Orders

Combine a forwarder's freight rate with origin, destination and documentation charges, then allocate the result to each garment.

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Enter your production values to calculate an operational estimate.

Chargeable kilograms or CBM and freight rate
Origin, destination and documentation charges
Garment order quantity

Calculation method

Estimate main freight, local charges, total shipment freight and freight cost per garment for an export order.

Method: total freight = chargeable quantity × rate + origin + destination + documentation charges

Worked example: freight cost per garment

Chargeable quantity is 1,000 units at $2 each, with $500 origin, $400 destination and $100 documentation charges for 5,000 garments.

Main freight is 1,000 × $2 = $2,000.
Local and documentation charges add $1,000, so total freight is $3,000.
Divide by 5,000 garments for a freight allocation of $0.60 per piece.

Frequently asked questions

Which freight charges are often missed?

Common omissions include origin handling, documentation, customs, terminal charges, fuel or peak surcharges, destination handling and minimum charges.

Is this a live freight quote?

No. Enter a current forwarder rate and verify validity, routing, free time, surcharges and inclusions before quoting the buyer.

Can air kilograms and sea CBM use the same rate?

No. Enter a rate that matches the chargeable unit and transport mode quoted by the carrier or forwarder.

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