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Eleven free calculators: CBM, chargeable and volumetric weight, container and pallet loading, FCL vs LCL cost, UAE and India import duty, cargo insurance and demurrage. No sign-up, formulas shown.
When is LCL cheaper than FCL?
As a rule of thumb, LCL is usually the better value below about 13 to 15 m³. Above that, a 20′ FCL often costs less per cubic metre and cuts consolidation time. The break-even depends on the lane, the season and the destination charges, so ask us to price both options.
Compare FCL vs LCL for my lanePlan costs and loads before you book
Free container tracking
Check a container or B/L number and open the shipping line's official tracking.
UAE IMPORTSDuty, VAT & landed cost
Customs duty on CIF, 5% import VAT and total landed cost per unit.
CONTAINER LOADINGPallets per container
Best floor layout, stacking and weight limit for 20′, 40′ and 40′ HC.
FREE TIMEDemurrage & detention
What a delay will cost per container, using your line's own tariff.
AIR · COURIER · ROAD · SEAVolumetric weight
Dimensional and chargeable weight for every mode, side by side.
CARTONSBoxes per container
How many cartons fit in a 20′, 40′ or 40′ HC, by space and by weight.
OCEAN FREIGHTFCL vs LCL cost
Compare both with your own rates and find the break-even volume.
INDIA IMPORTSBCD, SWS & IGST
India customs duty and IGST on assessable value, with CEPA option.
INSURANCECargo insurance
Premium at CIF + 10% versus what the carrier would pay for a loss.
Standard container dimensions
Typical internal dimensions. Exact figures vary by carrier and container age, so always confirm before loading.
| Type | Internal L × W × H | Capacity | Practical load | Typical max payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ GP | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | ≈ 33 m³ | 25–28 m³ | ≈ 28,000 kg |
| 40′ GP | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | ≈ 67 m³ | 55–58 m³ | ≈ 26,500 kg |
| 40′ HC | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | ≈ 76 m³ | 65–68 m³ | ≈ 26,500 kg |
| 20′ Reefer | 5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m | ≈ 28 m³ | — | ≈ 27,000 kg |
| 40′ HC Reefer | 11.58 × 2.29 × 2.50 m | ≈ 67 m³ | — | ≈ 29,000 kg |
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