Question: A client has asked you for a freight rate: 70 cartons of books, from Toronto to Singapore. Dimensions : 48 in x 28 in x

A client has asked you for a freight rate:

70cartons of books, from Toronto to Singapore.

Dimensions : 48 in x 28 in x 25 in each carton

Each carton: 70 kg

Alternative One: Ocean

Dims in inches = cubic meters ( L x W x H / 61000)

The minimal chargeable weight is 1 kg.

Trucking: Ex-Work Toronto - FOB Montreal:CAD $500

Ocean freight: Montreal - CFR Singapore: US $270.00/m3

Transit Time: 21 Days

Alternative Two: Air

Terminal Toronto - Terminal Singapore

Dims in inches = weight in kg ( L x W x H / 366)

Rates:

-1000 kg - CAN $10

+1000 kg - CAN $7

+1500 kg - CAN $5

Transit time: 4 business days

Exchange rate: USD to CAD: 1.28

What would you recommend to your customer? Full calculation is required.

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