What does W/D stand for?

Dimensional Weight

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Dimensional weight is also known as volume weight and is important in calculating airfreight charges.

Cardboard Moving Boxes ? Lasting Symbols of Convenience

If the moving boxes are strong then you can use them for packing stuffs in a way where the dimensional weight of the moving box doesn?

Where to Find Boxes for Moving and What to Look for in Their Quality

Again, dimensional weight and height are factored into the overall costs when considering location; however travel difficulty and distance can factor into pricing as well.

How International Shipping Rates Are Calculated

Many carriers including FedEx, UPS, and DHL are beginning to use dimensional weight (aka "DIM" weight) to calculate shipping costs on air and ground shipments.

"DIM" weight hits sour note with shippers: strategies for controlling ...

A new dimensional weight system for oversized, large FedEx Ground shipments will also be implemented on Feb.

FedEx Ground to increase 2007 rates 4.9 percent

FedEx also will add a new dimensional weight system for oversized, large FedEx Ground shipments.

FedEx express to hike rates but cut its fuel surcharge

AuctionInc also calculates costs for shipping multiple items or packages from a vendor to the same buyer and handles many advanced calculations, such as drop-shipping and dimensional weight.

USPTO Issues Paid, Inc.'s Patent #7324968 for Real-time Online ...

Yield improved 3% primarily due to the impact of its general rate increase, including dimensional weight charges and extra service revenues.

FedEx Corp. Reports Second Quarter Earnings