Incoterms 2020

Deadweight Tonnage

The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

Quick answer: The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

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Quick answer

The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

Why it matters

Deadweight 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 Deadweight Tonnage?

In this glossary, Deadweight Tonnage refers to: The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

How is Deadweight Tonnage used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The vessel’s deadweight tonnage determines the total permissible cargo and supplies it can carry on a voyage."

Why does Deadweight Tonnage matter in logistics?

Deadweight 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 Deadweight Tonnage?

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

What category does Deadweight Tonnage belong to?

In this glossary, Deadweight 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 maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

Operational example

The vessel’s deadweight tonnage determines the total permissible cargo and supplies it can carry on a voyage.

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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