Tools & Resources
For Smarter Logistics
Calculate cargo volume, check container capacity and prepare your shipment with practical logistics guidance.
Plan Your ShipmentPlan Better Before Your Cargo Moves
Select a tool below to calculate, check or prepare your shipment requirement.
CBM Calculator
Calculate total cargo volume in cubic metres.
Calculate CBM →Container Specifications
Check container dimensions, capacity and cargo fitment.
Check Container Space →Chargeable Weight
Estimate volumetric weight for air freight.
Calculate Weight →Document Checklist
Common documents for import and export cargo.
View Checklist →Incoterms Guide
Understand buyer and seller responsibilities.
View Incoterms →Shipment Planning
Get support for route, mode and equipment selection.
Plan Shipment →CBM Calculator
Enter one package size as Height × Width × Length in centimetres and total quantity.
Formula: Height × Width × Length × Number of Packages ÷ 1,000,000.
Plan This ShipmentContainer Specifications & Space Planner
Indicative internal dimensions. Final loading depends on cargo shape, packaging, weight distribution and carrier equipment.
| Container Type | Internal Dimensions (H × W × L) |
Approx. Size (Inches) |
Volume | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' GP | 2.39 × 2.35 × 5.90 m | 94 × 92 × 232 in | 33 CBM | Standard dry cargo |
| 40' GP | 2.39 × 2.35 × 12.03 m | 94 × 92 × 474 in | 67 CBM | Higher-volume dry cargo |
| 40' High Cube | 2.69 × 2.35 × 12.03 m | 106 × 92 × 474 in | 76 CBM | Taller / high-volume cargo |
| 20' Reefer | 2.27 × 2.29 × 5.44 m | 89 × 90 × 214 in | 28 CBM | Temperature-controlled cargo |
| 40' Reefer | 2.58 × 2.29 × 11.56 m | 102 × 90 × 455 in | 67 CBM | Temperature-controlled cargo |
Always allow tolerance for pallets, carton shape, lashing, dunnage and handling space.
Estimate Cargo CBM & Container Requirement
Enter one package size as Height × Width × Length in centimetres and total quantity.
This is volume-based guidance only. Heavy cargo can reach payload limits before the container is full.
Chargeable Weight Calculator
Estimate volumetric weight using the standard 6000 divisor.
Chargeable weight is normally whichever is higher: actual weight or volumetric weight.
Get Air Freight GuidanceShipment Document Checklist
Common Export Documents
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Purchase Order or Letter of Credit, if applicable
- Shipping Bill and export customs documents
- Certificate of Origin, where required
- Insurance certificate, if applicable
Common Import Documents
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Bill of Entry and customs documents
- Import licence or product approvals, where applicable
- Insurance and purchase documents
Document requirements vary by commodity, country, Incoterm and regulatory authority.
Check My DocumentationIncoterms 2020 – Quick Guide
| Term | Meaning | Practical Summary |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Ex Works | Buyer arranges pickup and most transport responsibility. |
| FOB | Free On Board | Seller delivers cargo on board vessel at origin port. |
| CIF | Cost, Insurance & Freight | Seller arranges sea freight and insurance to destination port. |
| CFR | Cost & Freight | Seller arranges sea freight; insurance is not included. |
| DAP | Delivered At Place | Seller delivers to named destination; buyer handles import clearance and duties. |
| DDP | Delivered Duty Paid | Seller manages delivery including duties, subject to agreement. |
Always confirm the agreed Incoterm, named place or port, and commercial responsibility in writing.
Discuss My Shipment TermsShipment Planning Support
Share these details and Eskay Global can help prepare the right movement plan.
- Origin and destination city, port or airport
- Cargo dimensions, weight, packages and commodity
- Air freight, sea freight, FCL, LCL or door-to-door requirement
- Expected cargo-ready date and delivery timeline
- Customs clearance, transport or special handling requirement
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