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THE ALLWAYFORWARD WORKBENCH

A little clarity.
A better shipment.

Measure the load. Compare the options. Get the details ready.
Six practical tools for the work before the journey.

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SHIPMENT / WORKING NOTES01—06
A packed crate with three measured dimensions
THE FIRST QUESTIONHow much
space?L × W × H = m³
A good plan starts with good numbers.↗

PICK UP WHERE YOU ARE

Small tools.
Useful answers.

Built around actual freight decisions,
with the assumptions in plain sight.

01
CBM calculator illustrated

MEASURE YOUR CARGO

CBM calculator

Add cartons, crates and pallets of different sizes. See total cubic meters, gross weight and each line’s share of the shipment.

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02
Chargeable weight calculator illustrated

UNDERSTAND THE BILLING WEIGHT

Chargeable weight calculator

Compare actual and volumetric weight. Choose the divisor, rounding and calculation basis from your carrier’s quote.

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03
Container loading calculator illustrated

MAKE ROOM FOR THE PLAN

Container loading calculator

Estimate a straight, uniform grid of identical packages. Check container dimensions, door clearance and cargo weight together.

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04
LCL vs FCL quote comparison illustrated

COMPARE THE SAME SCOPE

LCL vs FCL quote comparison

Bring your own quotes. Compare an LCL weight-or-measure rate with one FCL total, and see where the costs meet.

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05
Free-time date planner illustrated

KEEP AN EYE ON THE CALENDAR

Free-time date planner

Turn agreed free-time rules into a visible calendar. Choose the start event, counting basis and holidays yourself.

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06
Packing list builder illustrated

GET THE DETAILS TOGETHER

Packing list builder

Create a practical shipment worksheet with package marks, contents, dimensions and weights. Export CSV or print a clean draft.

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A SIMPLE WAY THROUGH

From a supplier’s list
to a shipment plan.

  1. 01

    Measure what is packed.

    Start with the final sizes and gross weights. Calculate total CBM across all suppliers.

  2. 02

    Compare the right numbers.

    Check billing weight or container space, then compare quotes with the same scope.

  3. 03

    Get ready to move.

    Organize a packing list and plan the dates that need an appointment.

KNOW THE WORD. USE THE NUMBER.

Tools and terms,
better together.

Not sure about CBM, chargeable weight or free time? Our illustrated glossary explains the language behind the calculation.

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