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Freight Calculator: Calculate Air & Sea Shipping + Freight Costs

Use our free freight rate calculator to discover international import & export prices instantly with global freight estimates. Try it now!

How to Instantly Calculate Your Freight Costs and Determine Your Freight Rates

Our free international freight quote calculator delivers accurate freight rate estimates. Just tell us about your shipment to get an estimate from the world’s largest freight rate database. Then join Freightos to compare, book, and manage your upcoming shipments using our freight rate calculator.

Freightos — The Digital Freight Shipping Platform With a Free Freight Quote Calculator

Instantly compare air, ocean, and trucking freight quotes from 75+ providers with the perfect balance of price and transit time.

Refreshingly easy logistics management with milestone tracking and proactive issue resolution from vetted providers you can trust.

Our Freight Team is available to help with every step of your shipment process, from documentation to delivery specifics.

Freight Rate Calculator FAQ

Why use a freight rate calculator?

A freight rate calculator allows SMB importers to compare rates easily across multiple freight forwarders to find the best value. It also allows access to immediate pricing without waiting for manual quotes, real-time rates that reflect current market conditions – all with a simple and quick tool

What factors can affect freight costs?

Freight costs are calculated using variables including shipment dimensions and weight, origin and destination, shipment mode – air, ocean, express, or trucking, and required additional services. Factors like seasonality and marketing conditions also influence rates.

What shipment types can the Freightos freight calculator be used for?

Our freight calculator supports ocean, air, express, and trucking shipping quotes for shipments of a wide variety of goods.

How accurate are the freight calculator estimates?

Our freight calculator estimates are highly accurate, using real-time freight rates from dozens of freight forwarders. They offer complete rates without hidden fees for whatever parameters you select.

What information do I need to use the freight calculator?

To use the Freightos Marketplace freight rate calculator, all you need are your shipment’s origin and destination, weight, and dimensions.

What are some tips to save on freight shipping?

To save on freight shipping costs, compare rates across multiple providers before booking, diversify your shipping lanes and mode, optimize packing to reduce dimensional weight, book early when possible, and make sure your dimensions are accurate.

Behind the Freight & Shipping Cost Calculator

Over 1.5B+ Data Points

Hundreds of Providers

Based on live freight rates from hundreds of international freight forwarders and carriers.

Reliable Freight Data

Providing instant freight quotes that include costs and surcharges.

How to Calculate Freight Rates & Shipping Costs With the Freight Calculator

Follow these step-by-step instructions to calculate freight shipping costs using our sea and air freight rate calculator.
1. Select whether you are shipping full containers or boxes/pallets.
2. Enter your load dimensions, weight, quantities, origin, and destination.
3. Search!
4. Want to book? Select the “Get live quotes” button.

Try our sea and air freight cost calculator today!

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