{
  "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": "world-freight-rates-calculator",
  "title": "World Freight Rates Calculator - Global Lane Planning Bands",
  "shortTitle": "World Freight Rates",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/world-freight-rates-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/world-freight-rates-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/world-freight-rates-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": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Estimate world freight rate planning bands for exact-match global lane presets across ocean FCL, ocean LCL, and air freight.",
  "answer": "A world freight rates calculator gives a low-to-high planning band for named global lanes by reusing the same ocean FCL, ocean LCL, and air freight assumptions as the international freight calculator.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers checking named global freight lane planning bands before requesting a live forwarder quote.",
  "keywords": [
    "world freight rates calculator",
    "world freight rates",
    "global freight rates calculator",
    "international freight rates by lane"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Are these world freight rates live market rates?",
      "a": "No. They are planning bands for named lanes. Live quotes can change by sailing week, airline capacity, fuel, equipment, surcharges, and space."
    },
    {
      "q": "How is this different from the international freight rate calculator?",
      "a": "This page starts from exact-match world lane presets such as Shenzhen to Los Angeles, while the international calculator starts from broader corridor presets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I use this for ocean FCL?",
      "a": "Yes. FCL mode delegates to the existing ocean freight rate bands by lane and container size."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I use this for ocean LCL?",
      "a": "Yes. LCL mode delegates to W/M revenue-ton logic using the higher of CBM and metric tons."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I use this for air freight?",
      "a": "Yes. Air mode delegates to the air freight rate bands and uses chargeable weight at the higher of gross weight and CBM x 167 kg."
    },
    {
      "q": "Why does the calculator show a range?",
      "a": "Freight rates are negotiated quotes, not fixed catalog prices. A range is better for budget planning before a forwarder confirms live space."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is not included?",
      "a": "Duty, tax, customs exams, storage, demurrage, detention, insurance, and final-mile delivery are not included unless entered as charges."
    }
  ],
  "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": "international-freight-rate-calculator",
      "title": "International Freight Rate Calculator - Ocean and Air Planning Bands",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/international-freight-rate-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ocean-freight-rates-calculator",
      "title": "Ocean Freight Rates Calculator - Lane Rate Bands",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ocean-freight-rates-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "air-freight-rates-calculator",
      "title": "Air Freight Rates Calculator - Lane and Service Rate Bands",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/air-freight-rates-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "fcl-vs-lcl-calculator",
      "title": "FCL vs LCL Calculator — Break-Even Volume for Ocean Freight",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/fcl-vs-lcl-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate global lane freight planning bands by delegating exact-match lane presets to the international freight calculator.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "lane",
        "type": "string",
        "required": true,
        "enum": [
          "shenzhen-los-angeles",
          "shenzhen-new-york",
          "shenzhen-felixstowe",
          "shanghai-rotterdam"
        ],
        "description": "Exact-match world freight lane preset."
      },
      {
        "name": "mode",
        "type": "string",
        "required": true,
        "enum": [
          "ocean-fcl",
          "ocean-lcl",
          "air"
        ],
        "description": "Freight mode used for the planning band."
      },
      {
        "name": "cbm",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "m3",
        "description": "Packed cargo volume."
      },
      {
        "name": "grossWeightKg",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "kg",
        "description": "Packed gross cargo weight."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "totalLow",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Low end of the selected world lane planning band."
      },
      {
        "name": "totalHigh",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "High end of the selected world lane planning band."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "World lane preset -> international corridor preset -> ocean FCL, ocean LCL, or air freight rate band. Total band = mode freight band + local charges + buffer.",
    "limitations": [
      "Planning bands only; not live freight rates.",
      "Exact lane presets are approximations for budget planning.",
      "Confirm a live quote before booking."
    ],
    "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": "2026-05-13"
}