Does the volumetric weight divisor change for air express shipments?

Yes. Standard European road parcel carriers — DHL, DPD, and UPS on ground services — use a divisor of 5,000. Express carriers operating air-forwarded services use a divisor of 5,000 or 6,000 depending on the carrier and the specific service level booked. The applicable divisor for any shipment is confirmed in the Go Trans quote. Calculating volumetric weight with the road divisor on an air express shipment produces an understated figure and an inaccurate cost estimate.

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