This section helps the user to provides definitions for specialized terms which were used throughout the manual. The intention of this article is to assist the user(s) to understand the terminology specific to the subject matter covered in the manual.
Cubic Weight: Cubic weight, also known as dimensional weight, is a method used by shipping companies to calculate the shipping cost of a package based on its volume rather than its actual weight.
Dead Weight: The Dead Weight is the actual weight of your shipment.
Charge Weight: Charge weight refers to the weight used to calculate the cost of transporting goods. The charge weight is greater either of actual weight or the cubic weight.
Actual Weight: This is the physical weight of the goods being shipped, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). It is simply the weight obtained by placing the shipment on a scale.
Flat Rates: These rates will apply once for each connote and would be your basic charge on a connote & kilo rate setup.
Quantity Rates: These rates will apply for each item based on the quantity of items entered against the consignment.
Weight Rates: These rates are based on weight which are typically used in conjunction with a Flat or Basic rate.
Distance Rates: These rates will charge per kilometre and charging is based on the distance calculated between the sender and receiver locations for the delivery and can also be overridden to be based on departure from your depot and return even if the driver performs deliveries in the course of their travels.