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CBM & Container Calculator
Compute shipment volume and estimate how it fits a 20' / 40' / 40'HC container.
Total volume
9.6 CBM
0.1 m³/ctn
Total weight
1,500 kg
gross weight
Volumetric wt (air)
1,600 kg
÷6000
| Container | Fill level | Containers needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20'(~28 m³) | 34.29% | 1 |
| 40'(~58 m³) | 16.55% | 1 |
| 40'HC(~68 m³) | 14.12% | 1 |
Practical loading capacities (with allowance); results are indicative and depend on palletizing/stuffing.
FOB → CIF → Landed Cost Calculator
Quickly estimate CIF and the total after-tax landed cost of an import shipment.
| FOB value | $10,000 |
| Freight | $1,200 |
| Insurance (110% × CFR × rate) | $36.96 |
| CIF | $11,236.96 |
| Import duty | $1,123.7 |
| VAT | $1,236.07 |
| TOTAL LANDED COST | $13,596.72 |
Indicative formula per common practice (insurance at 110% of CFR). Actual rates depend on the HS code & FTAs — check the HS lookup for tariffs.
EXW → FOB Calculator (local charges)
Add up every cost from the factory gate to on-board — so your FOB quote never under-prices.
| EXW value | $9,000 |
| Inland trucking (factory → port) | $250 |
| Customs clearance fee | $60 |
| Terminal handling (THC) | $130 |
| B/L fee | $45 |
| Seal fee | $10 |
| Container lift on/off | $40 |
| Other (CFS, AMS, telex...) | $30 |
| Total local charges (LCC) | $565 |
| FOB PRICE | $9,565 |
Continue to CIF (optional)
CIF
$10,800.52
Suggested defaults reflect common Vietnam port tariffs (per 20'/40' container); replace with your forwarder's actual quote for exact figures.