As the economy of Iran is opening up, the amount of freight being shipped to and from the country is rising. The growth is lead by all sectors with two modes –ocean and air shipping – continuing to be in the news for their potential. For someone looking for fast shipping options, air shipping is the logical choice. However, it does cost significantly more than the slower ocean shipping.
Air shipping rates are based on the chargeable weight on the cargo. Chargeable weight is higher of the gross or volume weight. The volume weight is calculated by dividing the volume of the consignment (in cubic meters) by 0.006. While this is the international standard, it should be noted that a few companies like Fedex use 0.005 instead. This should be taken into account when calculating the chargeable weight.
Further, the rate is not uniform for all weight segments. The economics of scale plays a part, and rates are lower if the weight exceeds certain thresholds, up to the maximum allowed. For instance, a service provider may charge £3 for weights below 100kg, and £2.50 for more. Freight services usually have a minimum charge in place as well.
Freight service providers sometimes have additional handling charges. This covers the cost of warehousing, loading and unloading, documentation, etc. However, some freight carriers incorporate these charges into the base rates.
All major freight carriers will give a quote when contacted, and some provide this service on their websites as well. There are several resources available online that list air freight rates for importers and exporters. World Freight Rates at www.worldfreightrates.com offers a free freight rate calculation tool that can help you get started. Once you contact a service provider, they may charge more or less than this figure, but you will get a good approximation of the expected rates.
Iran Air provides states for international shipping to and from Tehran, and an extensive list of destinations across Iran for domestic rates, where the freight can be forwarded.
Air shipping rates are based on the chargeable weight on the cargo. Chargeable weight is higher of the gross or volume weight. The volume weight is calculated by dividing the volume of the consignment (in cubic meters) by 0.006. While this is the international standard, it should be noted that a few companies like Fedex use 0.005 instead. This should be taken into account when calculating the chargeable weight.
Further, the rate is not uniform for all weight segments. The economics of scale plays a part, and rates are lower if the weight exceeds certain thresholds, up to the maximum allowed. For instance, a service provider may charge £3 for weights below 100kg, and £2.50 for more. Freight services usually have a minimum charge in place as well.
Freight service providers sometimes have additional handling charges. This covers the cost of warehousing, loading and unloading, documentation, etc. However, some freight carriers incorporate these charges into the base rates.
All major freight carriers will give a quote when contacted, and some provide this service on their websites as well. There are several resources available online that list air freight rates for importers and exporters. World Freight Rates at www.worldfreightrates.com offers a free freight rate calculation tool that can help you get started. Once you contact a service provider, they may charge more or less than this figure, but you will get a good approximation of the expected rates.
Iran Air provides states for international shipping to and from Tehran, and an extensive list of destinations across Iran for domestic rates, where the freight can be forwarded.