China–Thailand freight cost guide

Understand weight and volume calculations before requesting a shipping quote.

Goods commonly rated by actual weight

Dense, compact items such as books, metal products, jeans, bags and other heavy goods are often best understood by actual kilograms.

Goods commonly rated by volume (CBM)

Bulky yet lightweight items, including furniture, toys, suitcases, shoes and large packaging, may be rated by cubic volume.

CBM formula

(Width × Length × Height in cm) ÷ 1,000,000 = CBM

Weight formula

Actual weight (kg) × freight rate = weight-based freight cost

Why a tailored quote matters

Freight rates depend on the route, cargo type, quantity, dimensions, weight, delivery destination and any applicable import requirements. The most accurate way to plan is to share your product details before shipping. Our team will assess whether actual weight or volume is the relevant rating basis and recommend sea or land freight.