About

David Jinks is the head of consumer research at international delivery expert ParcelHero. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport and was formerly editor of Logistics & Transport Focus.

Legislation and Regulation

What all parcel shippers need to know about dimensional weight

Dimensional weight, or volumetric weight as its frequently termed, is potentially one of the most confusing aspects of shipping parcels and freight. Here ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks, lightens the load by explaining how carriers bill shipments by weight and size