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Printable Version IP1/IXF Terms and Conditions
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TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
1. Computation of Charges
The computation of charges shall be made on a "per kilogram" basis. Fractions of a kilogram are rounded up to the next higher kilogram.
The "rate" is the amount charged for the transportation of a unit of weight (kg. or lb.). Applicable rates are the published rates in effect on the date of issuance of the air waybill by FedEx Express or its agent.
The "charge" is the amount to be paid for transportation of a consignment or for incidental service(s) in connection with such transportation. The charge depends on the value declared for carriage by the shipper and on the weight/volume of the consignment.
There are various types of cargo rates and charges:
- Minimum charges
In no event shall the charge for any consignment be less than the minimum charge as shown in these Terms and Conditions.
- FedEx International Premium
FedEx International Premium rates apply for the carriage of commodities which require the highest priority for time-definite airport-to-airport services.
- FedEx International Express Freight (IXF)
FedEx International Express Freight rates apply for carriage of commodities which require a time-definite airport-to-airport service.
- Class rates
Commodity classification rates, known as class rates (Exceptions), apply to a few commodities within or between certain designated areas. They are usually stated in terms of a percentage increase to the International Premium or International Express Freight rates.
- Unitized consignments
Special container rates may apply to consignments presented in Unit Load Devices (ULD/Containers).
2. Chargeable Weight
The chargeable weight is either the actual gross weight, the volume weight or the positional weight (if applicable), whichever is greater. If a lower total charge results from applying the rate for the minimum weight for a higher weight break, the higher weight break will be used as chargeable weight for the consignment.
3. Volume Weight
The cubic volume of a consignment is established by applying the greatest length, the greatest width and the greatest height of the consignment or its packages. Consignments which result in an average of more than 6,000 cubic centimeters per kilogram/166 cubic inches per pound shall be charged on the volume weight.
Centimeters-kilograms
Round up a half or larger fraction of a centimeter to the next highest centimeter; a fraction less than half round down to the next lower whole centimeter.
The chargeable weight is established by dividing the cubic volume in cubic centimeters by 6,000. Kilograms are rounded up to the next higher full or half kilogram.
Inches-pounds
Round up a half or larger fraction of an inch to the next highest inch; a fraction less than half round down to the next lower whole inch.
The chargeable weight is established by dividing the cubic volume in cubic inches by 166. Pounds are rounded up to the next higher pound.
Transportation charges will be calculated using the greater of the actual or volume weight, based on 166 cubic inches per pound or 6,000 cubic centimeters per kilogram (L x W x H ÷ 166 (cu in.) or 6,000 (cu cm) = volume weight).
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4. Positional Weight The chargeable weight for consignments containing one or more pieces in excess of 318 cm (125 in.), or which totally or partially prevent other freight from being loaded on the same pallet, will be based on the greater of:
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Note: If a shipment must be transloaded from one aircraft type to another for carrier convenience, the positional weight will be based on the aircraft type used to provide the international portion of carriage. Where different aircraft types are used for two international legs of a single shipment, the first aircraft type will be used to determine positional weight. Positional weight charges are not applicable for single-piece shipments weighing less than 150 lb and having no dimension in excess of 176 inches. |