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Commercial Freight Forex

1. Real-Time Currency Converter

Convert commercial invoice values and international freight rates with live market exchange rates

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₹ 95.99

1 USD = 95.99 INR • Live Market Forex Rate

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100 USD = ₹ 9,599

1,000 USD = ₹ 95,990

10,000 USD = ₹ 9,59,900

1 AED = ₹ 26.13

SURFACE Road Logistics Metric • Live Volumetric Engine

3. Surface Freight CFT Calculator

Calculate precise Cubic Feet (CFT), CBM volumetric measurements, and Surface chargeable weight for commercial cargo and parcel freight.

Mode: SURFACE Only 1 CBM = 35.3147 CFT

Active Freight Mode: SURFACE Only

Optimized for Full Truckload (FTL) & Part Truckload (PTL) Road Freight networks across India

Quick Presets:

Length (L) L

Width (W) W

Height (H) H

Unit (Measurement) List of Units

No Of Package Qty / Boxes

CFT Rate / Volumetric Ratio Restricted: 6 to 12 Only

Surface cargo conversion factor: 1 CFT = 6 to 12 KG chargeable volumetric weight (Standard Indian Surface benchmark is 10 KG/CFT)

Rate:

KG / CFT

6 12

Standard Rates:

Total Volume (CFT)

52.08 CFT

Per Package: 5.21 CFT / pkg

Surface Volumetric Weight

520.80 KG

Chargeable Formula: CFT × 10 KG

Total Volume (CBM)

1.48 CBM

Metric Equivalent: 0.15 CBM / pkg

Step-by-Step Mathematical Formula & Breakdown

Live Surface Logistics Computation

1 CFT Volume Calculation:

• Formula: (30 in × 20 in × 15 in) ÷ 1,728 = 5.21 CFT per package
• Total: 5.21 CFT × 10 packages = 52.08 Total CFT

2 Surface Volumetric Weight (Rate: 6-12 KG/CFT):

• Weight: 52.08 CFT × 10 KG/CFT = 520.80 KG Chargeable
• CBM: 52.08 CFT ÷ 35.3147 = 1.48 CBM

Get Surface Quote for this CFT

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) IncoTerms 2020

4. IncoTerms 2020 Responsibility Matrix

Comprehensive matrix of seller vs buyer obligations, transport freight costs, insurance, export/import duties, and points of risk transfer.

Commercial Obligations & Risk Transfer Reference (Incoterms® 2020)

SERVICES / OBLIGATIONS	EXW Ex Works	FCA Free Carrier	FAS Alongside Ship	FOB Onboard Vessel	CFR Cost & Freight	CIF Cost, Ins & Frt	CPT Carriage Paid	CIP Carriage & Ins	DPU Deliv. Unloaded	DAP Deliv. at Place	DDP Delivered Duty Paid
Warehouse Storage	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Warehouse Labour	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Export Packing	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Loading Charges	Buyer	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Inland Freight	Buyer	Buyer/Seller*	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Terminal Charges	Buyer	Buyer/Seller*	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Forwarder's Fees	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Loading On Vessel	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Ocean / Air Freight	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Charges On Arrival At Destination	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller	Seller
Duty, Taxes & Customs Clearance	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Seller
Delivery To Destination	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Buyer	Seller	Seller	Seller

Obligation Legend: Seller Responsible Buyer Responsible * Negotiable / Named Place

Official Reference: ICC IncoTerms® 2020 Commercial Rulebook

EXW Any Transport Mode

Ex Works

Seller makes goods available at their factory/warehouse. Buyer pays all transport, export clearance, loading, and assumes maximum risk.

Risk Transfer: At Seller's Premises

Main Freight: Buyer Pays

Import Duty: Buyer Pays

Seller Obligation: Minimum Buyer Obligation: Maximum

FCA Any Transport Mode

Free Carrier

Seller delivers goods cleared for export to the carrier nominated by the buyer at a named place (CFS or airport terminal).

Risk Transfer: Upon Handover to Carrier

Export Clearance: Seller Pays

Main Freight: Buyer Pays

Seller Obligation: Low-Moderate Bill of Lading: With On-Board Notation

FAS Sea & Inland Waterway

Free Alongside Ship

Seller places goods alongside the vessel on the quay or in a barge at the named departure port (e.g. Chennai Port).

Risk Transfer: Alongside Ship (Quay)

Loading on Vessel: Buyer Pays

Main Sea Freight: Buyer Pays

Export Clearance: Seller Usage: Bulk & Heavy Breakbulk

FOB Sea & Inland Waterway

Free On Board

Seller clears export and physically loads cargo on board the vessel. Buyer pays international sea freight, insurance, and import clearance.

Risk Transfer: Once Loaded on Ship

Export Port THC: Seller Pays

Ocean Freight: Buyer Pays

Global Adoption: Very High (Maritime) Insurance: Buyer Arranges

CFR Sea & Inland Waterway

Cost & Freight

Seller pays sea freight to destination port. Risk transfers to buyer as soon as goods are loaded on the vessel at origin.

Risk Transfer: On Board Ship (Origin)

Ocean Freight: Seller Pays

Marine Insurance: Buyer Arranges

Arrival Charges: Buyer Import Duty: Buyer

CIF Sea & Inland Waterway

Cost, Insurance & Freight

Seller pays ocean freight and mandatory marine cargo insurance (minimum Clause C coverage) up to destination port.

Risk Transfer: On Board Ship (Origin)

Insurance: Seller Covers (Clause C)

Destination Port THC: Buyer Pays

Global Popularity: Standard for Commodities Import Taxes: Buyer

CPT Any Transport Mode

Carriage Paid To

Seller pays international carriage to named destination. Risk transfers to buyer when handed over to the first carrier.

Risk Transfer: First Carrier Handover

Main Freight: Seller Pays

Destination Clearance: Buyer Pays

Transport Mode: Multimodal / Air / Road Insurance: Buyer Arranges

CIP Any Transport Mode

Carriage and Insurance Paid To

Seller pays freight and full comprehensive Institute Cargo Clauses (A) all-risk insurance up to the named destination.

Risk Transfer: First Carrier Handover

Insurance Requirement: Seller Covers (Clause A 110%)

Import Duty: Buyer Pays

ICC 2020 Update: All-Risk Clause A Usage: Air / Container Freight

DPU / DAT Any Transport Mode

Delivered at Place Unloaded

Seller is responsible for carriage and unloading the cargo at the destination terminal/hub. Buyer arranges import customs clearance.

Risk Transfer: After Destination Unloading

Unloading Cost: Seller Covers

Import Duties: Buyer Pays

Formerly Known As: DAT (Delivered at Terminal) Unloading: Seller

DAP Any Transport Mode

Delivered at Place

Seller delivers goods to buyer's facility ready for unloading. Buyer handles import customs clearance, GST/VAT, and duties.

Risk Transfer: At Buyer Door (Ready to Unload)

Transportation: Seller Covers All

Import Duty & Tax: Buyer Pays

Seller Obligation: High (Door-to-Door) Unloading: Buyer

DDP Any Transport Mode

Delivered Duty Paid

Maximum seller obligation. Seller handles turnkey delivery to buyer's warehouse, paying all international freight, customs clearance, GST/VAT, and import duties.

Risk Transfer: At Buyer Warehouse Door

Import Customs & Duty: Seller Pays

Destination Delivery: Seller Pays

Seller Obligation: Maximum (100% Turnkey) Buyer Obligation: Zero

ISO Intermodal & Maritime Equipment Standards

5. Shipping Container Equipment Dimensions

Official ISO technical specifications: interior openings, door & top dimensions, tare weights, cubic capacities, and max allowable payloads.

EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS	INTERIOR OPENING	DOOR OPENING	TOP	TARE WEIGHT	CUBIC CAPACITY	PAYLOAD
20' DRY STEEL CONTAINER 20GP Standard Dry	L: 5,898 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,390 mm	W: 2,340 mm H: 2,280 mm	—	2,200 Kg	33,0 cbm.	24,800 Kg.
40' DRY STEEL CONTAINER 40GP Standard Dry	L: 12,035 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,373 mm	W: 2,339 mm H: 2,274 mm	—	3,700 Kg	67,0 cbm.	28,800 Kg
40' HIGH CUBE STEEL CONTAINER 40HQ High Cube (9'6" Height)	L: 12,030 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,579 mm	W: 2,340 mm H: 2,579 mm L: 2,690 mm	—	3,930 Kg	76,0 cbm.	28,570 Kg
20' REEFER CONTAINER Refrigerated (-25°C to +25°C)	L: 5,440 mm W: 2,294 mm H: 2,238 mm	W: 2,286 mm H: 2,237 mm L: 2,237 mm	—	2,750 Kg	27,9 cbm.	24,250 Kg
40' REEFER CONTAINER 40ft Cold Chain Unit	L: 11,577 mm W: 2,294 mm H: 2,210 mm	W: 2,286 mm H: 2,238 mm	—	3,950 Kg	58,7 cbm.	28,550 Kg
20' OPEN TOP STEEL CONTAINER Tarpaulin Roof (Crane Loaded)	L: 5,893 mm W: 2,346 mm H: 2,353 mm	W: 2,338 mm H: 2,273 mm	L: 5,488 mm W: 2,230 mm	2,200 Kg	32,0 cbm.	28,280 Kg
40' OPEN TOP STEEL CONTAINER Heavy Top Loading	L: 12,056 mm W: 2,347 mm H: 2,379 mm	W: 2,343 mm H: 2,279 mm	L: 11,622 mm W: 2,279 mm	3,800 Kg	67,0 cbm.	28,700 Kg
20' FLAT RACK CONTAINER (FIXED) Heavy Machinery & ODC	L: 5,935 mm W: 2,398 mm H: 2,327 mm	—	—	2,560 Kg	Project ODC	21,440 Kg
40' FLAT RACK CONTAINER (FIXED) Heavy Industrial Breakbulk	L: 12,080 mm W: 2,420 mm H: 2,103 mm	—	—	5,480 Kg	Project ODC	25,000 Kg
45' HC PALLET WIDE CONTAINER Euro Pallet Optimized (33 Pallets)	L: 13,556 mm W: 2,426 mm H: 2,697 mm	W: 2,416 mm H: 2,585 mm	—	4,180 Kg	89.0 cbm.	29,820 Kg
45' HC CURTAIN SIDE CONTAINER Rapid Forklift Side Access	L: 13,561 mm W: 2,450 mm H: 2,459 mm	W: 2,450 mm H: 2,436 mm	—	5,870 Kg	84 cbm.	28,130 Kg
45 HC REEFER CONTAINER High Capacity Reefer	L: 13,102 mm W: 2,286 mm H: 2,509 mm	W: 2,294 mm H: 2,535 mm	—	5,200 Kg	75.4 cbm.	27,300 Kg

20GP Standard Dry 33.0 CBM

20' Dry Steel Container

General intermodal dry cargo standard worldwide.

Interior (L×W×H): 5,898 × 2,350 × 2,390 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,340 × 2,280 mm

Tare Weight: 2,200 Kg

Max Payload 24,800 Kg (24.8 MT)

40GP Standard Dry 67.0 CBM

40' Dry Steel Container

High volume general dry cargo container.

Interior (L×W×H): 12,035 × 2,350 × 2,373 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,339 × 2,274 mm

Tare Weight: 3,700 Kg

Max Payload 28,800 Kg (28.8 MT)

40HQ High Cube (9'6") 76.0 CBM

40' High Cube Steel Container

Extra foot of height for light, volumetric cargo.

Interior (L×W×H): 12,030 × 2,350 × 2,579 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,340 × 2,690 mm

Tare Weight: 3,930 Kg

Max Payload 28,570 Kg (28.5 MT)

20ft Cold Chain Unit 27.9 CBM

20' Reefer Container

Insulated container with internal refrigeration unit.

Interior (L×W×H): 5,440 × 2,294 × 2,238 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,286 × 2,237 mm

Tare Weight: 2,750 Kg

Max Payload 24,250 Kg (24.2 MT)

40ft Cold Chain Unit 58.7 CBM

40' Reefer Container

High capacity cold chain for pharma APIs and perishables.

Interior (L×W×H): 11,577 × 2,294 × 2,210 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,286 × 2,238 mm

Tare Weight: 3,950 Kg

Max Payload 28,550 Kg (28.5 MT)

20ft Open Top Tarpaulin 32.0 CBM

20' Open Top Steel Container

Removable tarpaulin roof for overhead crane loading.

Interior (L×W×H): 5,893 × 2,346 × 2,353 mm

Top Opening (L×W): 5,488 × 2,230 mm

Tare Weight: 2,200 Kg

Max Payload 28,280 Kg (28.2 MT)

40ft Open Top Tarpaulin 67.0 CBM

40' Open Top Steel Container

Long over-height cargo and overhead machinery loading.

Interior (L×W×H): 12,056 × 2,347 × 2,379 mm

Top Opening (L×W): 11,622 × 2,279 mm

Tare Weight: 3,800 Kg

Max Payload 28,700 Kg (28.7 MT)

20ft Flat Rack (Fixed Ends) Project Cargo

20' Flat Rack Container (Fixed)

Fixed end walls for heavy out-of-gauge equipment.

Interior (L×W×H): 5,935 × 2,398 × 2,327 mm

Side Loading: Unrestricted Side Access

Tare Weight: 2,560 Kg

Max Payload 21,440 Kg (21.4 MT)

40ft Flat Rack (Fixed Ends) Heavy ODC

40' Flat Rack Container (Fixed)

Super-duty steel bed for heavy project breakbulk.

Interior (L×W×H): 12,080 × 2,420 × 2,103 mm

Tare Weight: 5,480 Kg

Max Payload 25,000 Kg (25.0 MT)

45' HC Pallet Wide (33 Euro) 89.0 CBM

45' HC Pallet Wide Container

Accommodates 33 Euro pallets side-by-side without lost volume.

Interior (L×W×H): 13,556 × 2,426 × 2,697 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,416 × 2,585 mm

Tare Weight: 4,180 Kg

Max Payload 29,820 Kg (29.8 MT)

45' HC Curtain Side 84.0 CBM

45' HC Curtain Side Container

Sliding weatherproof curtains for full-length side loading.

Interior (L×W×H): 13,561 × 2,450 × 2,459 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,450 × 2,436 mm

Tare Weight: 5,870 Kg

Max Payload 28,130 Kg (28.1 MT)

45' HC Cold Chain Reefer 75.4 CBM

45 HC Reefer Container

Maximum capacity refrigerated temperature-controlled freight.

Interior (L×W×H): 13,102 × 2,286 × 2,509 mm

Door Opening (W×H): 2,294 × 2,535 mm

Tare Weight: 5,200 Kg

Max Payload 27,300 Kg (27.3 MT)

Global Shipping & Port Terminals

Port of NY & NJ (United States)

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