Freight dimensions show how much usable transport space a shipment needs and whether it can be handled by the proposed vehicle. Quote the outer dimensions of the finished package, not the dimensions of the unpacked product.
Measure the largest points
Include the pallet base, protective frame, handles, projections and any overhang. Record length, width and total height consistently, with units. For irregular goods, provide a drawing or photographs showing the maximum envelope.
A crate can be relatively light but occupy substantial floor space. A tall pallet can restrict stacking. A long unit can require a different loading method even when its total volume seems modest.
Do not reduce everything to cubic metres
Volume is useful, but it does not describe shape. A long narrow item and a compact crate can have the same volume while needing different vehicles and loading arrangements. Always supply individual dimensions as well as any calculated volume.
State orientation restrictions
Tell the manager if an item must stay upright, cannot be turned, or needs side or top loading. These conditions affect usable space and handling options.
Measure again after final packing. If the finished dimensions differ from the quotation data, request a check before collection instead of relying on the vehicle being able to accommodate the change.
Read shipment measurements, loading metres and long goods.