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Cubic meter calculations and volume measurement
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What is the maximum weight allowed for a 20GP container?
I have a dense cargo and I am worried about hitting the container weight limit. What is the maximum gross weight for a 20-foot gen…
cbm container
210 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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What is the CBM limit for LCL before it becomes cheaper to book FCL?
I have seen some people say the breakeven is 15 CBM but others say 12 or even 18 CBM. Is there a standard calculation or does it v…
cbm lcl fcl freight-rate
190 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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Which goods cost more to ship — 340 kg / 2.36 CBM or 260 kg / 2 CBM?
I am comparing two shipment options with a freight forwarder. One is 340 kg at 2.36 CBM and the other is 260 kg at 2 CBM. Which wi…
cbm lcl freight-rate chargeable-weight
335 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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How many CBMs of household goods can fit in a 40-foot container?
I am planning to ship my household goods from Singapore to Canada. How many CBM can a standard 40-foot container hold, and is it b…
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443 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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How do you calculate CBM in KG?
A forwarder told me my shipment's "CBM weight" is higher than the actual weight. What does converting CBM to KG mean, and how does…
cbm air-freight chargeable-weight
518 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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How do I calculate CBM exactly?
I have multiple boxes of different sizes for a sea freight shipment. How do I calculate the total CBM and do I need to round up?
cbm lcl measurement
699 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What is the meaning of CBM in shipping?
I keep seeing "CBM" on freight quotes and invoices but nobody explains what it actually stands for or why it matters for calculati…
cbm lcl freight-rate
829 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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How many cartons fit in a 20GP container?
I know the internal dimensions of a 20GP are approximately 5.89 × 2.35 × 2.39 meters (L × W × H). But when I calculate the the…
cbm container
382 answered mike_logistics · 4 months ago
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Why is my chargeable weight higher than actual weight for air freight?
I shipped a consignment of LED light panels by air from Shenzhen to Frankfurt. Total actual weight is 180 kg, but the airline's ai…
cbm air-freight
295 answered john_forwarder · 4 months ago
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What is the difference between LCL and FCL for a 10 CBM shipment?
I'm importing furniture from Vietnam to Los Angeles. My shipment is approximately 10 CBM and weighs about 1,800 kg. My freight for…
cbm lcl fcl
538 answered sarah_imports · 5 months ago
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How do I calculate CBM for irregularly shaped cargo?
I have a shipment of industrial machinery parts that are not standard box shapes — some are cylindrical drums, some are L-shaped…
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319 answered john_forwarder · 5 months ago
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