{
  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "air-freight-quote-calculator",
  "title": "Air Freight Quote Calculator - Forwarder Quote Breakdown",
  "shortTitle": "Air Freight Quote",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-quote-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-quote-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-quote-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "calculator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Build an air freight forwarder quote from chargeable weight, base freight, minimums, fuel, security, origin, destination, customs clearance, pickup, and delivery.",
  "answer": "An air freight quote is estimated by applying the kg rate and minimum to chargeable weight, then adding fuel, security, origin, destination, clearance, pickup, and delivery charges.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers checking a forwarder-style air freight quote before booking or comparing vendors.",
  "keywords": [
    "air freight quote calculator",
    "air cargo quote calculator",
    "air freight forwarder quote",
    "air freight quote breakdown",
    "international air freight quote calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What does an air freight quote include?",
      "a": "A practical forwarder quote usually includes base air freight, minimum charge, fuel surcharge, security, documentation, origin handling, destination handling, customs clearance, pickup, and delivery."
    },
    {
      "q": "How is this different from the air freight price calculator?",
      "a": "This is the canonical page for quote breakdown checks. The price calculator is a simpler shipment price model when you only need rate, surcharge, and a few fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "What weight should I enter?",
      "a": "Enter chargeable weight, which is the higher of actual gross weight and volumetric weight."
    },
    {
      "q": "Why does the minimum charge matter?",
      "a": "Small shipments often fall below the forwarder or airline revenue floor, so the minimum replaces chargeable weight x rate."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does this include customs duty?",
      "a": "No. Customs clearance is the broker service fee. Import duty, tariff, VAT, and sales tax should be added in a landed-cost calculator."
    },
    {
      "q": "Should I include pickup and delivery?",
      "a": "Include them for door-to-door quote comparison. Leave them at zero for airport-to-airport quotes."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-estimate-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Estimate Calculator - Early Planning Range",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-estimate-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-price-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Price Calculator — Shipment Price Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-price-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Cost Calculator — Chargeable Weight to Freight Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-chargeable-weight-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Chargeable Weight Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-chargeable-weight-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "fba-shipping-cost-calculator",
      "title": "FBA Shipping Cost Calculator — Estimate Amazon Inbound Freight",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/fba-shipping-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Build a forwarder-style air freight quote from chargeable weight, kg rate, minimum charge, surcharges, origin, destination, clearance, pickup, and delivery.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "chargeableWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Air freight chargeable weight."
      },
      {
        "name": "ratePerKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "USD/kg",
        "description": "Base air freight rate per chargeable kilogram."
      },
      {
        "name": "minimumAirFreight",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Minimum air freight linehaul charge."
      },
      {
        "name": "fuelSurchargePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "%",
        "description": "Fuel surcharge applied to base air freight."
      },
      {
        "name": "securityFeePerKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD/kg",
        "description": "Security or screening fee per chargeable kilogram."
      },
      {
        "name": "originHandling",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Origin terminal, export, or warehouse handling."
      },
      {
        "name": "destinationHandling",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Destination terminal or import handling."
      },
      {
        "name": "customsClearance",
        "type": "number",
        "required": false,
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Customs broker clearance service fee."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "quoteTotal",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Estimated total quote amount."
      },
      {
        "name": "effectiveRatePerKg",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD/kg",
        "description": "All-in quote total divided by chargeable weight."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "base_air_freight = max(chargeable_weight_kg * rate_per_kg, minimum_air_freight); total = base_air_freight + fuel + security + origin + destination + clearance + pickup + delivery",
    "limitations": [
      "Does not calculate chargeable weight from dimensions.",
      "Does not include customs duty, VAT, tariffs, cargo insurance, storage, or exams.",
      "Quote formats vary by forwarder and lane."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/quote/",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "method": "POST"
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}