Start Here: Choosing Your Freight Mode
The first decision is air vs sea. Air freight is faster (3–7 days) but costs 5–10× more per kg than sea freight. Sea freight is economical for bulk cargo but takes 18–35 days. Within sea freight, you must choose between LCL and FCL depending on volume. LCL is flexible but involves CFS handling; FCL gives you control over the entire container.
Use our CBM Calculator to measure your cargo volume, the Landing Cost Calculator to include duty and local charges, and the Freight Cost Estimator for route-specific pricing. For urgent shipments, check the Chargeable Weight Guide to avoid overpaying for bulky but light cargo.
Freight Calculator Guides
Click any guide below for formulas, examples, and cost-saving strategies.
📦 CBM Calculator
Calculate cubic metre volume for sea freight. Includes carton, pallet, and irregular shape inputs.
Use the calculator →💰 Landing Cost Calculator
Calculate total import cost including product, freight, insurance, duty, and local charges.
Use the calculator →🧮 Import Duty Calculator
Estimate customs duty in India using product category, CIF value, and current BCD/IGST rates.
Use the calculator →📊 Freight Cost Estimator
Estimate air and sea freight costs by lane, weight, and CBM using current route assumptions.
Use the estimator →🔍 HS Code Finder
Search product keywords and find likely HSN / HS codes for Indian import planning.
Use the finder →⏱️ Shipping Time Estimator
Estimate transit time by freight lane, mode, customs buffer, and local delivery assumptions.
Use the estimator →Freight Guides
✈️ Air Freight Chargeable Weight Guide
Actual vs volumetric weight and how to reduce air freight costs through smarter packaging.
Read the guide →🚢 Sea Freight LCL vs FCL Guide
When to choose LCL or FCL and how to optimise container loading and cost per unit.
Read the guide →🛡️ Freight Insurance Guide
Coverage types, valuation, claims process, and common mistakes in cargo insurance.
Read the guide →🚚 Door-to-Door Freight Guide
End-to-end logistics from supplier pickup to warehouse delivery. What is included and what to confirm.
Read the guide →Related Resources
For import and export documentation, visit our Import Guides and Export Guides. For compliance requirements, see our Compliance Guides.
Need help with your shipment? Sea Air Cargo Systems is a licensed CHA in Bengaluru since 1999. Contact us for a free consultation, use our Landing Cost Calculator to plan your budget, or WhatsApp us for a quick reply.
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