Pivot weight refers to containers that are heavier than the standard weight containers and hence require a unit load device for loading onto a vessel. An over pivot rate is charged for these containers, as they may require special handling or equipment to be loaded and transported.
Pivot Rate or Under Pivot Rate
e.g.
| Port of Loading | Port of Discharge | ULD Type | IATA Code | Pivot Rate/kg | Pivot Rate | Pivot weight | Actual Weight | Calculation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | Singapore | LD-3 | AKE | €1,20 | €1200,- | 1000 kg | 870 kg | 100 | x | €1,20 | = | €1200,- |
Over Pivot Rate
e.g.
| Port of Loading | Port of Discharge | ULD Type | IATA Code | Pivot Rate | Pivot Rate | Pivot Weight | Actual Weight | Calculation | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | Singapore | LD-3 | AKE | €1200,- | 1000 kg | 1040 kg | 1,25 per kg | €1200 | + | (40 | x | €1,25) | = | €1250,- |
