Shipping Tools

Plan your shipment with free tools.

Check indicative freight rates and sailing schedules, estimate cargo volume and air freight chargeable weight, review Incoterms, and check which documents to prepare — then send the details straight to ACT for a confirmed quote.

Indicative Rate & Schedule Lookup

Check indicative port-to-port transit times, upcoming sailing/flight departures, estimated arrival dates and current market rate ranges for common routes into and out of Trinidad & Tobago. Indicative only — not a confirmed rate, booking, or guaranteed transit time.

Service mode

Origin region *

Destination region *

Destination port

Rates shown are indicative market bands only, based on typical carrier pricing for the selected route and service. Actual freight rates vary with carrier, season, space availability, cargo characteristics, surcharges, bunker and currency adjustments, and origin/destination inland haulage. Transit times are indicative port-to-port estimates and exclude customs clearance, port congestion and transshipment delays. ACT confirms actual rates, schedules and confirmed transit on quotation. This is not a booking or a confirmed price; rate basis is per 20'/40' container.

Indicative rates last reviewed: October 2026.

Cargo Volume Calculator (CBM)

Estimate the cubic volume of your shipment in cubic metres (m³). Useful for LCL sea freight and warehousing.

Length (cm)

Width (cm)

Height (cm)

Units / Pkgs

Estimated volumeEnter dimensions to calculate

Assumes rectangular cartons. Irregular shapes may occupy more volume. ACT confirms actual chargeable volume on assessment.

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Air Freight Volumetric (Chargeable) Weight

Compare actual weight against volumetric weight to estimate the chargeable weight for air freight.

Length (cm)

Width (cm)

Height (cm)

Actual weight (kg)

Divisor *

Chargeable weightEnter dimensions to calculate

The chargeable weight is the greater of actual or volumetric weight. Divisors vary by carrier and service — ACT confirms the applicable divisor on quotation. This is an estimate only, not a confirmed rate.

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Incoterms Guide

A quick reference to common trade terms that define who arranges and pays for transport, insurance, and customs. Not legal advice.

Term	Name	Summary
EXW	Ex Works	Buyer collects the goods from the seller's premises and bears all costs and risks from there.
FOB	Free On Board	Seller delivers goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment. Risk passes to buyer once on board.
CFR	Cost and Freight	Seller pays freight to the destination port, but risk transfers to buyer when goods are on board the vessel.
CIF	Cost, Insurance and Freight	As CFR, plus the seller arranges minimum marine insurance cover to the destination port.
DAP	Delivered At Place	Seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading. Buyer handles import clearance and duties.
DDP	Delivered Duty Paid	Seller delivers cleared, duty-paid goods to the named place of destination. Maximum seller obligation.

Incoterms are published by the International Chamber of Commerce. Always confirm the agreed term and named place in your contract. ACT can advise on the most suitable term for your shipment.

Shipment Document Readiness

Tick off the documents you have ready for your shipment, then email them to ACT or carry the summary straight into your enquiry. Requirements vary by cargo type and destination.

Commercial invoiceValue, currency, and full cargo description
Packing listQuantities, weights, and dimensions per package
Bill of Lading / Air WaybillTransport document issued by the carrier
Certificate of originWhere required by the destination country
Import / export licenceFor restricted or controlled goods
Dangerous goods declarationRequired for hazardous cargo
Insurance certificateWhere cover is arranged under CIF or similar

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Email documents to ACT Continue to enquiry

For security, shipping documents are submitted as email attachments to ACT — not uploaded to this website. “Email documents to ACT” opens your email client with this summary pre-filled; attach your files before sending. Prefer one step? “Continue to enquiry” carries this summary into your request. ACT confirms the exact documents required for your specific origin, destination and cargo type on quotation.

Free shipping guides

Practical, ACT-branded guides for planning freight, project cargo and trade terms. Enter your details, choose a guide, and download instantly.

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