Understanding your quote breakdown

A ZargoLogix quote is itemised so you can see exactly what you're paying for — there are no rates presented as a single opaque number.

Typical line items

• Freight charge — the base cost of moving your cargo on the selected mode, calculated from actual or chargeable (volumetric) weight, whichever is greater.
• Fuel / BAF surcharge — a variable surcharge tied to current fuel costs, standard across the freight industry and adjusted periodically by carriers.
• Origin / destination handling — terminal handling, documentation, and local charges at each end.
• Customs brokerage — if you've asked us to handle clearance, this covers declaration filing and broker fees (duties and taxes themselves are billed separately, at cost, unless you've asked for a duty estimate to be pre-paid).
• Optional services — cargo insurance, special packaging, temperature-controlled handling, or expedited service, only if selected.

Chargeable weight

For air freight in particular, you're charged on whichever is greater: the actual weight of your cargo, or its volumetric (dimensional) weight — calculated from the size of the shipment. This is standard industry practice and reflects that light, bulky cargo takes up capacity regardless of how little it weighs.

If any line item is unclear, your specialist can walk through it directly — reach out through Contact referencing your quote number.