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CBM (Cubic Meter)

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CBM is a measurement volume which you often seen associated with air and LCL shipments.

CBM (Cubic Meter)

What is CBM?

CBM (cubic meter) is a measurement of volume one meter wide by one meter long by one meter high. 

CBM is used to calculate chargeable weight.

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