Enter shipment and rate details
Add actual weight, volume, distance, service type (Standard/Express/Same-day), and your base rate per kilogram.
FREIGHT RATE ESTIMATE
FreightQuote AI
Enter shipment weight, volume, distance, service type, and your base rate to get a chargeable-weight-based freight quote estimate.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
Build your result
Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
We calculate the chargeable weight and quote
Volume is converted to a volumetric weight using the standard 167 kg/m³ air-freight divisor, chargeable weight is the greater of actual or volumetric weight, then the quote is chargeable weight × base rate × distance factor × service multiplier.
Get an estimated quote and confidence score
The result shows the dollar estimate plus a 0-100 estimate-confidence score reflecting how complete and realistic your inputs were.
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Frequently asked questions
Does FreightQuote AI pull live carrier rate feeds?
No. This is an estimate built from real rate arithmetic using the figures you enter — it does not connect to live carrier rate feeds, freight marketplaces, or contract pricing systems.
What is the 167 kg/m³ figure used for?
It is a commonly used air-freight volumetric weight conversion factor. Multiplying your shipment volume in cubic meters by 167 estimates the "dimensional weight" carriers often charge for bulky, lightweight shipments.
Why does chargeable weight sometimes exceed actual weight?
When a shipment is bulky relative to its weight, its volumetric weight can exceed its actual weight. Carriers typically bill on whichever figure is higher, so this tool does the same.
How should I set the base rate?
Use your own contracted or typical rate per kilogram for the lane in question. The more accurate this figure, the more useful the resulting estimate.
Is the distance factor realistic for all lanes?
The distance/100 factor is a simplified scaling assumption, not a precise mileage-banded rate table. For high-stakes quoting, validate against your actual rate card.
Is this quote binding?
No. It is an estimate for planning and comparison purposes only, not a binding rate quote from any carrier.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Flexport | project44 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant single-shipment quote estimate | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Live carrier rate-feed integration | Not included | Included | Included |
| No signup required to try the calculation | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Transparent, editable rate formula | Included | Limited | Limited |
Flexport and project44 connect to live carrier rate feeds across large freight networks. MVPHub gives a fast, transparent quote estimate from figures you enter, with no setup.
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