Calculators, Container Specs & Customs Guides
Essential resources for international buyers, overseas freight forwarders, and logistics managers handling Bangladesh shipments.
AR INTERNATIONAL – Licensed C&F & Freight Forwarding House
AIN Number
301260679
BAFFA Member
MBR/1510
Customs License
0679/2026
NBR BIN / VAT
00300209-0101
CBM & Volumetric Weight Calculator
Calculate the total cubic meters (CBM) and chargeable volumetric weight for air or ocean LCL cargo. Simply enter your carton dimensions and total package quantity.
Ocean Freight Rule: 1 CBM = 1,000 KG (Revenue Ton Rule)
IATA Air Cargo Rule: 1 CBM = 167 KG Volumetric Weight (1:6000 ratio)
Package Parameters
Total Cargo Volume
9.600 CBM
Fits ~12.6% of a 40HQ container
Air Volumetric Weight
1600.0 KG
Based on standard IATA 1:6000 volume conversion
Shipping Container Specifications Matrix
Internal dimensions, door openings, maximum gross payload, and tare weights for all ocean container types.
| Container Type | Internal (L × W × H) | Door Opening | Volume (CBM) | Max Payload | Tare Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' Standard GP | 5.90 m (19'4") × 2.35 m (7'8") × 2.39 m (7'10") | 2.34 m × 2.28 m | 33.2 CBM | 28,200 KG | 2,230 KG |
| 40' Standard GP | 12.03 m (39'5") × 2.35 m (7'8") × 2.39 m (7'10") | 2.34 m × 2.28 m | 67.7 CBM | 26,600 KG | 3,700 KG |
| 40' High Cube (40HQ) | 12.03 m (39'5") × 2.35 m (7'8") × 2.70 m (8'10") | 2.34 m × 2.58 m | 76.4 CBM | 26,500 KG | 3,900 KG |
| 45' High Cube (45HQ) | 13.56 m (44'6") × 2.35 m (7'8") × 2.70 m (8'10") | 2.34 m × 2.58 m | 86.0 CBM | 27,800 KG | 4,800 KG |
| 40' Reefer (Cold) | 11.58 m (38'0") × 2.29 m (7'6") × 2.54 m (8'4") | 2.29 m × 2.50 m | 67.0 CBM | 29,400 KG | 4,400 KG |
Incoterms® 2020 Quick Reference
Clear division of freight cost, insurance risk, and customs responsibilities between buyer and seller.
FOB (Free on Board)
Seller Obligation:
Delivers cargo loaded on vessel at port of origin (e.g. FOB Chattogram)
Buyer Obligation:
Pays ocean freight, destination customs, and final delivery
CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
Seller Obligation:
Pays ocean freight and basic marine insurance to port of destination
Buyer Obligation:
Handles destination customs clearance and inland haulage
CFR (Cost and Freight)
Seller Obligation:
Pays ocean freight to port of destination (no marine insurance included)
Buyer Obligation:
Arranges cargo insurance and destination clearance
EXW (Ex Works)
Seller Obligation:
Makes goods available at factory premises (e.g. Gazipur factory)
Buyer Obligation:
Handles origin trucking, export customs, freight, and destination delivery
FCA (Free Carrier)
Seller Obligation:
Delivers goods cleared for export to designated carrier / CFS terminal
Buyer Obligation:
Assumes risk once handed over to carrier
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
Seller Obligation:
Handles all freight, export/import customs duties, taxes, and final delivery
Buyer Obligation:
Receives cargo at warehouse with zero customs hassle
DAP (Delivered at Place)
Seller Obligation:
Delivers goods to destination place ready for unloading (unpaid import duty)
Buyer Obligation:
Responsible for paying import taxes, VAT, and duty
Bangladesh Customs Import/Export Document Checklist
Mandatory documentation required by Chittagong Custom House and Dhaka Air Cargo for ASYCUDA World assessment.
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Must state exact consignee name, BIN number, and match Letter of Credit terms.
Commercial Invoice
Signed invoice detailing 8-digit HS Code, unit price, quantity, country of origin, and currency.
Detailed Packing List
Showing carton count, gross weight, net weight, dimensions, and container stuffing breakdown.
Letter of Credit (L/C) / Sales Contract
Mandatory for commercial imports into Bangladesh under NBR foreign exchange regulations.
Certificate of Origin (COO)
Issued by authorized Chamber of Commerce in the exporting country.
Marine Insurance Cover Note & VAT Receipt
Must be issued by a registered Bangladeshi insurance company per NBR statutory rules.
Utilization Declaration (UD) / Entitlement
Required for duty-free raw material clearance by 100% export-oriented garment factories.