CBM
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
Cubic meters measure the shipment volume used to price space-constrained freight, especially LCL, air, palletized, and warehouse handling moves.
Why it matters commercially
CBM affects freight cost per unit, container fit, pallet planning, warehouse storage, and whether packaging changes can protect margin.
Example
A buyer reduced outer-carton height by 3 cm and cut a 9 CBM LCL booking to 7.8 CBM, making the freight cost per case viable.
Common mistake
Calculating CBM from product dimensions only and ignoring outer cartons, pallet overhang, void fill, stackability, and final packed load shape.
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