Free tool
Total Transport Cost
Add loading, pre-carriage, origin charges, freight, destination charges, on-carriage, insurance and clearance into one figure and see cost per kg and per unit. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
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Example values: Loading and pre-carriage 450 USD, Origin port and customs charges 520 USD, Main freight 4,400 USD, Destination port charges 480 USD, On-carriage and delivery 600 USD, Insurance 160 USD, Customs clearance 300 USD, Net weight 20,000 kg. With these values the results are:
| Total transport cost | 6,910 USD |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 0.35 USD |
| Per unit | 0.69 USD |
| Share of main freight | 63.7 % |
How to use: Total Transport Cost
- Enter your own values: Loading and pre-carriage, Origin port and customs charges, Main freight, Destination port charges, On-carriage and delivery, Insurance, Customs clearance, Net weight.
- Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
- Results are calculated as you type: Total transport cost, Per kg, Per unit, Share of main freight.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Total transport cost = [Loading and pre-carriage] + [Origin port and customs charges] + [Main freight] + [Destination port charges] + [On-carriage and delivery] + [Insurance] + [Customs clearance]
- Per kg = [Total transport cost] ÷ [Net weight]
- Per unit = [Total transport cost] ÷ [Quantity (units)]
- Share of main freight = [Main freight] ÷ [Total transport cost] × 100
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FCRSOFT
FCRSOFT does this for you automatically
You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field.
- Freight rates are stored; freight is calculated automatically on booking.
- Chargeable weight and the W/M rule are applied automatically.
- Freight and local charges are allocated to products and files.
Frequently asked questions
How is Total Transport Cost calculated?
Add loading, pre-carriage, origin charges, freight, destination charges, on-carriage, insurance and clearance into one figure and see cost per kg and per unit. The calculation uses Freight Rating Engine: Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules.
Worked example: Total Transport Cost
Example values: Loading and pre-carriage 450 USD, Origin port and customs charges 520 USD, Main freight 4,400 USD, Destination port charges 480 USD, On-carriage and delivery 600 USD, Insurance 160 USD. Total transport cost: 6,910 USD; Per kg: 0.35 USD; Per unit: 0.69 USD; Share of main freight: 63.7 %.
Is Total Transport Cost free?
Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.
Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically?
FCRSOFT stores your rates and calculates freight and surcharges automatically for every booking. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything.
Which currency can I calculate in?
Choose one of 28 currencies in the currency selector; monetary inputs are converted at an approximate rate. To use your own rate, enter the amounts directly.