Plan your transport

Distinguish net weight, packed weight and the combined weight of several items. State the source and unit. A total alone does not identify particularly heavy individual pieces within the proposed load. If a list includes individual weights and a total, they should reconcile transparently. Mark items with unknown weight instead of allocating an arithmetic remainder to them. For a packaged machine, a label such as weight including crate helps prevent the same packaging allowance being added again elsewhere in the enquiry.

What matters

  • Specify kilograms or tonnes
  • Record weight for each item
  • Identify packaging weight separately