Use it when
You already have shipment-level logistics quotes and want to understand how much origin transport, freight, insurance, clearance and delivery add to each unit.
Import logistics tool
Freight Cost
per Unit Calculator
Spread shipment-level logistics costs across your order quantity so you can compare suppliers and product margins on a per-unit basis.
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Turn one freight quote into a clearer unit-cost estimate.
Step 01 / Shipment costs
Build the
logistics total.
Example values are for demonstration only.
The shipping math
Move from freight quote
to unit economics.
Shipment quotes are usually given as totals. Dividing the complete logistics total by the planned quantity makes it easier to compare the impact on each unit.
Logistics cost / unit(Origin + freight + insurance + clearance + destination + other) ÷ quantity
This tool does not include import duty unless you enter it under Other Logistics Costs. Use the Landed Cost Calculator when you want the full import-cost view.
When to use this tool
Isolate the
logistics layer.
Use another tool when
You need product cost and duty included in the same result. The Landed Cost Calculator gives the broader all-in import view.
Open landed cost calculator →Quick answers
Freight cost
per unit FAQ.
Should customs duty be included here?
Not normally. This page is intended to isolate logistics costs. Use the Import Duty Calculator or Landed Cost Calculator for border charges.
Should I divide freight by ordered units or sellable units?
For sourcing planning, ordered units are the usual starting point. If you expect damage, samples or unusable units, using expected sellable units can produce a more conservative unit-cost estimate.
Can I compare air and sea freight with this tool?
Yes. Enter each shipment quote separately with the same order quantity, then compare the resulting logistics cost per unit.