Have you ever found yourself knee-deep in logistics planning, trying to estimate transportation costs between suppliers, warehouses, and destinations across the globe?

That was me a few months ago.
And like any good spreadsheet wizard, I opened up Google Sheets and got to work.

Today, I want to share the result with you — a Google Sheets Logistics Transport Calculator that’s easy to use, fully customizable, and designed to help small businesses, supply chain managers, and operations teams get instant shipping cost estimates.

📦 The Problem: Estimating Logistics Costs Is a Mess

If you’re in logistics, procurement, or just trying to run a lean operation, you know the struggle:

• Sourcing from multiple suppliers
• Shipping to multiple destinations
• Tracking container volumes and weights
• Applying fees and cost markups
• Doing it all quickly, without mistakes

Sound familiar?

I built this tool to solve all of that — using Google Sheets so anyone, anywhere, can use it for free.

🛠️ The Solution: A Smart, Simple Transport Calculator in Google Sheets

Let me walk you through how this calculator works:

✅ Sheet 1: The Main Calculator

This is where the magic happens. You can:

• Select source and destination from drop-down lists
• Choose the product (like table, chair, or sofa)
• Enter the quantity
• Automatically see:
  • Container volume
  • Metric tons
  • Total weight
  • Shipping cost (based on location and product)
  • Final cost including fees

It even supports dynamic formulas like INDEX MATCH and ROUNDUP to handle container rounding and pricing accuracy.

📊 Sheet 2: Product Data

Define all your products here — including:

• Name (e.g., Table, Chair, Sofa)
• Volume per unit (in containers)
• Weight per unit (in metric tons)

This makes the main sheet super responsive and automatic.

🌍 Sheet 3: Transport Cost Matrix

Set your transport fees between locations:

• Source (e.g., Paris)
• Destination (e.g., Tokyo)
• Cost per container (e.g., $500)

The matrix uses the TRANSPOSE function to help align the data, and you can expand it easily to cover more cities, ports, or vendors.

🔧 Features & Formulas

Here are a few powerful tools under the hood:

• Data Validation for drop-down lists
• INDEX MATCH for dynamic value retrieval
• ROUNDUP for cost calculation per full container
• Easy-to-modify structure — perfect for scaling your logistics planning

And yes, you can absolutely expand it to include freight types, packaging options, incoterms, or shipping schedules.

🎁 Bonus: Download the Free Google Sheets Template

Want to skip the building part and just start using it?

💡 Who Is This For?

This tool is perfect for:

• Logistics managers
• Operations teams
• Procurement specialists
• Amazon/Etsy sellers
• Small businesses shipping internationally

Whether you’re shipping furniture, machinery, or finished goods — this spreadsheet will help you make smarter, faster decisions.

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