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What does CBM (cubic metre) mean in logistics?
Short answer
The standard metric unit of cargo volume: length × width × height in metres. One CBM is about 35.3 cubic feet.
Used for sea freight (especially LCL, typically charged per CBM or per tonne, whichever is higher) and for warehouse and container planning. Indian road PTL quotes more often use CFT. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- cubic metre, m³
- Category
- Operations & tech
- Related terms
- CFT (cubic foot), LCL (less than container load), Volumetric weight, ISO container (20 ft, 40 ft, 40 ft HC)
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