Freight Cost Calculator
Freight Cost Calculator
Enter your shipment details to calculate total landed cost per unit and the logistics cost as a percentage of cargo value.
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Freight charges from carrierRs
Total FOB value of goodsApplicable import duty rate
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Marine insurance premiumRs
Port charges, agent fee, local haulageTotal units in shipment
Freight Cost Results
Total Landed Cost
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All-in Rs cost
Cost Per Unit
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Rs per unit landed
Customs Duty Amount
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Total duty payable (Rs)
Freight as % of Value
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Logistics cost ratio
Landed Cost in Pakistan
For Pakistani importers, the true cost of goods includes customs duty, additional customs duty (ACD), regulatory duty, freight, insurance, port demurrage, clearing agent fees, and inland transport. Many SMEs forget 3-4 of these line items and underprice their products as a result.
Worked Example
A shipment with FOB value of $10,000, sea freight of $1,200, 11% duty ($1,232), $50 marine insurance, and roughly $160 in local clearing charges lands at approximately $12,642 total, before even reaching the warehouse. Pricing off the $10,000 FOB figure alone would understate true cost by more than 25%.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Pricing products off FOB cost alone and discovering later that duty and clearing charges eroded the margin
- Not updating duty rates after a tariff schedule change, which happens periodically in Pakistan's customs regime
- Missing demurrage and detention charges that accumulate when clearance is delayed at the port
- Never reconciling the clearing agent's actual invoice against the original estimate, letting small discrepancies compound across many shipments
What is typically included in landed cost? ▼
Landed cost includes: supplier invoice, sea or air freight, marine insurance, origin charges, customs duty, additional customs duty, sales tax on import, port handling, clearing agent fee, and inland delivery. Always calculate all components before setting your selling price.
How do I reduce freight costs? ▼
Consolidate smaller shipments into full containers, negotiate annual rates with freight forwarders, improve demand forecasting to reduce expensive air freight emergencies, and plan shipment timing to fill containers efficiently.
Does this include income tax withholding at the import stage? ▼
No, this calculator covers freight and customs landed cost only. Withholding tax at import should be added separately in consultation with your tax advisor, as rates vary by HS code and importer status.
How much does customs clearance typically add in Pakistan? ▼
Clearing agent fees plus port handling commonly add 3 to 6 percent of cargo value, varying by port, cargo type, and whether the shipment is fully documented on arrival.