This calculator helps you estimate the shipping costs for your cargo using Alaska Marine Lines. Please input the details of your shipment below to get an estimated rate.
function calculateShippingRate() {
var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weight").value);
var volume = parseFloat(document.getElementById("volume").value);
var distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("distance").value);
var fuelSurcharge = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fuelSurcharge").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
// Basic validation
if (isNaN(weight) || weight <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid weight greater than 0.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(volume) || volume <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid volume greater than 0.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(distance) || distance <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid distance greater than 0.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(fuelSurcharge) || fuelSurcharge < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid fuel surcharge percentage (0 or greater).";
return;
}
// Simplified Rate Calculation Logic (This is a hypothetical model)
// In reality, AML has complex tariffs, minimums, and specific commodity rates.
// This calculator uses a simplified formula based on weight, volume, and distance.
var baseRatePerLb = 0.50; // Hypothetical base rate per pound
var baseRatePerCubicFoot = 1.20; // Hypothetical base rate per cubic foot
var distanceFactor = distance * 0.02; // Hypothetical factor based on distance
var weightCost = weight * baseRatePerLb;
var volumeCost = volume * baseRatePerCubicFoot;
var baseShippingCost = Math.max(weightCost, volumeCost) + distanceFactor; // Typically, you'd use the higher of weight or volume cost, plus distance
var fuelSurchargeAmount = baseShippingCost * (fuelSurcharge / 100);
var estimatedTotalCost = baseShippingCost + fuelSurchargeAmount;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "