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Ocean Freight Calculator
Calculate total ocean freight from base rate per container, BAF, low-sulphur surcharge, war risk, THC and documentation fees. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoOcean Freight Calculator: worked example
Example values: Number of containers 2 pcs, Base freight (per container) 1,800 USD, BAF / bunker surcharge (per container) 350 USD, Low-sulphur surcharge (LSS) 60 USD, Currency adjustment (CAF) 0 %, War risk and other surcharges 0 USD, THC (origin + destination, per container) 420 USD, B/L and documentation fee 75 USD. With these values the results are:
| Ocean freight (with surcharges) | 4,420 USD |
|---|---|
| THC and documents | 915 USD |
| Total ocean transport cost | 5,335 USD |
| All-in per container | 2,668 USD |
How to use: Ocean Freight Calculator
- Enter your own values: Number of containers, Base freight (per container), BAF / bunker surcharge (per container), Low-sulphur surcharge (LSS), Currency adjustment (CAF), War risk and other surcharges, THC (origin + destination, per container), B/L and documentation fee.
- Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
- Results are calculated as you type: Ocean freight (with surcharges), THC and documents, Total ocean transport cost, All-in per container.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Ocean freight (with surcharges) = [Number of containers] × ([Base freight (per container)] × (1 + [Currency adjustment (CAF)] ÷ 100) + [BAF / bunker surcharge (per container)] + [Low-sulphur surcharge (LSS)] + [War risk and other surcharges])
- THC and documents = [Number of containers] × [THC (origin + destination, per container)] + [B/L and documentation fee]
- Total ocean transport cost = [Ocean freight (with surcharges)] + [THC and documents]
- All-in per container = [Total ocean transport cost] ÷ [Number of containers]
Other tools running on Freight Rating Engine
Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules.
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 Ocean Freight Calculator calculated?
Calculate total ocean freight from base rate per container, BAF, low-sulphur surcharge, war risk, THC and documentation fees. The calculation uses Freight Rating Engine: Calculates chargeable quantity, freight and surcharges for FCL, LCL, air and road with the same rules.
How is Total ocean transport cost found?
Total ocean transport cost = [Ocean freight (with surcharges)] + [THC and documents]. With the example values (Number of containers 2 pcs, Base freight (per container) 1,800 USD, BAF / bunker surcharge (per container) 350 USD, Low-sulphur surcharge (LSS) 60 USD, Currency adjustment (CAF) 0 %, War risk and other surcharges 0 USD) the result is 5,335 USD.
How is All-in per container found?
All-in per container = [Total ocean transport cost] ÷ [Number of containers]. With the example values (Number of containers 2 pcs, Base freight (per container) 1,800 USD, BAF / bunker surcharge (per container) 350 USD, Low-sulphur surcharge (LSS) 60 USD, Currency adjustment (CAF) 0 %, War risk and other surcharges 0 USD) the result is 2,668 USD.
Worked example: Ocean Freight Calculator
Example values: Number of containers 2 pcs, Base freight (per container) 1,800 USD, BAF / bunker surcharge (per container) 350 USD, Low-sulphur surcharge (LSS) 60 USD, Currency adjustment (CAF) 0 %, War risk and other surcharges 0 USD. Ocean freight (with surcharges): 4,420 USD; THC and documents: 915 USD; Total ocean transport cost: 5,335 USD; All-in per container: 2,668 USD.
Is Ocean Freight Calculator 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.
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