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CBM vs. Volumetric Weight: What’s the Difference?

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:March 30, 2025
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Learn the key differences between CBM and volumetric weight for shipping. Includes calculation formulas, comparison tables, and cost-saving tips for sea and air freight.

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Cost benefits of using a 3D container load planning tool

  • Post author:Deepika
  • Post published:September 24, 2023
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The cost benefits of using a 3D container load planning tool can be significant for businesses involved in shipping and logistics. Here are some of the key cost-related advantages: Optimal…

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What size is 1 CBM?

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:September 23, 2023
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CBM stands for "Cubic Meter," and it is a unit of volume measurement in the metric system. One cubic meter (1 CBM) is equivalent to the volume of a cube…

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How do I calculate CBM? 

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:September 22, 2023
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Use the formula: CBM = L × W × H Where L = Length of Cube/package/carton W = Width of Cube/package/carton H = Height of Cube/package/carton(Cubes are most used in…

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Container Loading Calculator upload products by using excel file

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:October 9, 2022
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Container Loading Calculator provides best possible way of filling container with given product/packages to optimize space inside container. To make product addition process easy for user we had added “Product…

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CBM Calculator Plugin

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:August 27, 2020
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What are CBM logistics?

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:November 4, 2018
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CBM (cubic meter /m3) is the volume of shipment for logistics. First, we need to measure the Width, Height and Length of carton which needs to be ship. Then we…

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How to calculate CBM exactly?

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:October 29, 2018
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Rectangular-shaped Cartons: Simply multiply the Width (meter) x Height (meter) x Length (meter) to get the cubic meter (m3) for carton. Cylindrical-shaped: Volume of Cylindrical-Shaped = pi * r2 *…

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What is volumetric weight?

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:April 23, 2017
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Some items with less density occupies more space than its actual weight. These types of items are charged according to the space they occupied. This volumetric or dimensional weight is…

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How many CBM in a 40 feet container?

  • Post author:Tariq Mumtaz
  • Post published:April 11, 2017
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40 feet standard container loadable volume is approximately 63.48 cubic meter. Roughly a 40 feet container's width and height are 8 feet and length is 40 feet. It dimensions can…

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