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Sep 25, 2006 (newstodate): Lufthansa Cargo has decided to change the calculation method for the security surcharge, going from actual to chargeable weight.
-The reason for the change from actual to chargeable weight is that volume rather than the actual weight is the key factor when it comes to security, in contrast to the fuel surcharge, which is levied on the basis of actual weight, says Nils Haupt, Lufthansa Cargo coporate communications director.
-This is because the larger the volume of a cargo consignment, the more storage space, security control devices, e.g. scanners and manpower are required for the relevant security checks.
-The reason for the change from actual to chargeable weight is that volume rather than the actual weight is the key factor when it comes to security, in contrast to the fuel surcharge, which is levied on the basis of actual weight, says Nils Haupt, Lufthansa Cargo coporate communications director.
-This is because the larger the volume of a cargo consignment, the more storage space, security control devices, e.g. scanners and manpower are required for the relevant security checks.