Shipment Dimensions & Weights Explanation 

The Shipment Dimensions & Weight section in Cario is used to define the physical characteristics of your freight. 

This information is critical for carrier pricing, service availability, space planning, and invoice accuracy. 

What This Section Is Used For 

Shipment dimensions and weight are used by Cario to: 

• Calculate cubic volume (m³) 

• Determine chargeable weight 

• Validate carrier rules and service eligibility 

• Prevent incorrect pricing and post-delivery adjustments 

Accurate entry ensures the freight is priced and handled correctly from booking through to delivery. 

Field Explanation 

Each row in the grid represents a shipment item or container. 

• Product 
  Predefined shipment profiles for commonly sent items. Using products speeds up consignment creation by auto-filling dimensions and weight. 

• Container 
  The type of freight being shipped (e.g. pallet, carton, satchel). 

• Reference 
  Optional reference specific to the shipment line. Can be auto-filled from consignment references but may be overridden. 

• Quantity 
  Number of containers of the same type. 

• Weight (kg) 
  Weight per container, entered in kilograms. 

• Length / Width / Height (cm) 
  Physical dimensions per container, entered in centimetres. 

• Volume (m³) 
  Automatically calculated once dimensions are entered. 

• Fragile / Liquid / Perishable 
  Indicators used for handling and carrier requirements. 

• Haz Mat 
  Used when shipping Dangerous Goods (requires DG setup first). 

• Assets 
  Reserved for future use. 

• Trash icon 
  Removes the shipment line. 

Why Accurate Dimensions & Weight Matter 

Entering correct dimensions and weight helps: 

• Ensure correct freight pricing 

• Prevent carrier rejections or delays 

• Avoid unexpected invoice adjustments 

• Ensure accurate cubic and pallet calculations 

Incorrect data is one of the most common causes of freight disputes and billing discrepancies. 

How to Enter Shipment Dimensions & Weight (Step-by-Step) 

1. In the Shipment Dimensions & Weight section, select a Container type 
2. Enter the Quantity 
3. Enter the Weight (kg) per container 
4. Enter Length, Width, and Height in centimetres 
5. Review the automatically calculated Volume (m³) 
6. Confirm the background turns white and action buttons become active

Tip: Use the Tab key to move between fields quickly. 

If a Product is selected, the system may auto-fill dimensions, weight, and DG information. These values can still be adjusted if required. 

Validation & Warning Behaviour 

Cario actively validates entered values to prevent errors: 

• Grey background 
  Indicates mandatory fields are incomplete and actions are disabled. 
  
• Red volume field 
  Appears when calculated volume is below the minimum threshold (e.g. less than 0.01 m³). The consignment cannot proceed until corrected. 
  
• Yellow dimension warning 
  Appears when values seem unusually large (e.g. millimetres entered instead of centimetres). 
  The system allows progression but warns of potential high charges. 

• Automatic row creation 
  Once all mandatory fields are valid, a new empty row is added automatically for the next item. 

These validations help catch errors early and protect pricing accuracy. 

Updating Shipment Lines 

If dimensions or weight need to be adjusted: 

• Click directly into the relevant field 

• Update the value 

• The system recalculates volume and totals automatically 

Totals for items, weight, volume, and pallet spaces are updated in real time. 

 

Related Knowledge Base Articles 

• Understanding Quote Details 

• More Options 

• Testing Rate Cards