Incoterms 2020

Net Tonnage

The volume of a ship’s cargo spaces, measured in tons according to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used to determine port fees and canal tolls.

Quick answer: The volume of a ship’s cargo spaces, measured in tons according to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used to determine port fees and canal tolls.

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Quick answer

The volume of a ship’s cargo spaces, measured in tons according to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used to determine port fees and canal tolls.

Why it matters

Net Tonnage matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Net Tonnage?

In this glossary, Net Tonnage refers to: The volume of a ship’s cargo spaces, measured in tons according to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used to determine port fees and canal tolls.

How is Net Tonnage used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Net tonnage digunakan untuk menghitung biaya transit kanal dan biaya pelabuhan lainnya berdasarkan ruang penghasilan kapal."

Why does Net Tonnage matter in logistics?

Net Tonnage matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Net Tonnage?

Net Tonnage is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Net Tonnage belong to?

In this glossary, Net Tonnage is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

The volume of a ship’s cargo spaces, measured in tons according to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used to determine port fees and canal tolls.

Operational example

Net tonnage is used to calculate canal transit fees and other port-related charges based on the ship’s earning spaces.

Localized term

Net Tonnage

Localized example

Net tonnage digunakan untuk menghitung biaya transit kanal dan biaya pelabuhan lainnya berdasarkan ruang penghasilan kapal.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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