A freight ton, also called a revenue ton, is the unit ocean carriers use to price cargo, taken as the greater of the shipment’s weight in metric tons or its volume in cubic meters. One metric ton of weight and one cubic meter of volume each count as one freight ton, and the carrier bills on whichever number is higher. The rule means dense cargo prices on weight while light, bulky cargo prices on space.
Freight ton is the ocean equivalent of the chargeable weight rule in air cargo. Knowing it helps you predict the cost of breakbulk and project cargo before booking. Texas International Freight calculates the freight ton on your ocean freight so the quote reflects the real basis of charge.
