When it becomes necessary to calculate the amount for the delivery of any cargo to a certain place, many begin to get lost. There is nothing complicated about it. It is only necessary to adhere to a certain plan of action.
It is necessary
- access to the Internet
- calculator
- Notebook and pen
- scales (to determine the weight of the cargo)
- measuring tape or tape measure (to determine the size of the load)
Instructions
Step 1
Determine the distance between delivery points. If the transportation is carried out intercity and by car, then this distance must be multiplied by two, since the return road is also included in the delivery cost.
Step 2
Find out the cost of transportation for one kilometer. The easiest way to find out is to go to the Internet or call the company that will transport the goods. You can also use various printed publications or ask friends who have recently ordered delivery of goods.
Step 3
Determine the weight of the load. If it exceeds the permissible standards, then the cost will be slightly higher, since the parcel will be transported in different conditions. For example, on other vehicles capable of carrying more weight.
Step 4
Pay attention to the dimensions. For oversized cargo, you will also have to pay extra due to the replacement of transport.
Step 5
Determine how urgently you need to deliver the package. If this is required to be done as quickly as possible, then it is better to use express delivery. Almost all firms now have the ability to do it. But the shipping cost will increase significantly.
Step 6
Determine the need for additional services, in the presence of which the payment increases. In various firms, the range of additional services provided varies significantly. This can be packaging, cargo protection, insurance, paperwork by the company itself. Often this situation arises when transporting bulky and heavy cargo.
Step 7
Calculate the total shipping cost. The distance is multiplied by the cost of one kilometer of transportation, then multiplied by the weight of the parcel and the additional cost for excess weight, oversized cargo or additional services (if any) is added.
