Freight Calculator
Know the real cost before you book
Who is this for?
The Freight Calculator is built for companies that ship goods regularly and need accurate cost and transit time information — without the guesswork.
Need accurate freight costs for planning and quoting
Quote actual freight costs to customers
Control freight spend and verify forwarder invoices
Compare carriers and choose the best service based on your needs
The foundation of the platform
Once your freight agreements are loaded into the calculator, they power the entire platform — enabling advanced freight analysis and optimization.
What it calculates
The Freight Calculator uses your actual freight agreements to calculate:
Freight cost
Complete cost including all surcharges: BAFBunker Adjustment Factor - compensates for fuel price changes, CAFCurrency Adjustment Factor - adjusts for exchange rate fluctuations, fuel, currency adjustments, security fees, and more
Transit time
Accurate lead times based on origin, destination, and service level
Best service selection
Automatically identifies the optimal transport service based on price and delivery time
CO₂ emissions
Environmental impact per shipment to support sustainability reporting
All surcharges are updated and maintained by us
We maintain up-to-date rates for all your carriers. We just need you to send us the updates when you get them.
How to use it
Access the Freight Calculator in the way that works best for your business:
Web Interface
Perfect for:
- ✓Quick calculations
- ✓Comparing carrier options
- ✓One-off freight quotes
API Integration
Why it matters
Stop guessing freight costs
Many companies use estimates or outdated pricing. This leads to incorrect quotes, budget overruns, and incorrect invoices being paid.
Surcharges change constantly
Carriers adjust surcharges regularly. Trying to track them manually in spreadsheets is time-consuming.
Every shipment has a cost
Without accurate freight costs in your system, you can't know which customers, products, or routes are profitable.
Invoice errors are common
Carrier invoices often contain errors. Without a reference calculation, these errors go unnoticed and you overpay.
How the Freight Calculator connects to other services
Once your freight contracts are loaded into the calculator, they become the foundation for the entire platform:
Analysis & Simulation →
Run "what-if" scenarios on your shipment history. Test new freight agreements before you commit to them.
One source of truth
Your freight contracts are stored in one place — and used everywhere. No duplicate data. No outdated pricing. No manual updates.
Ready to get started?
Contact us to learn more about how Libello can help you calculate accurate freight costs.