Cargo Density
The ratio of physical shipment weight to total volume measured in cubic meters (kg/m³).
Term Definition
Cargo density is calculated by dividing the actual mass in kilograms by the total volume of boxed items in cubic meters. Higher density shipments occupy less floor space in trucks and containers, qualifying for lower per-kilogram transport rates. Bulky and light goods incur higher rates per kilogram due to greater cubic space consumption.
Usage Example
«A crate of metal hardware has a density of 420 kg/m³, whereas a carton of winter down jackets measures only 95 kg/m³.»
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Cargo (Consolidated Freight)
A commercial freight method for consolidated shipments from China, billed by actual weight or volume.
Volumetric Weight
A calculated dimensional metric used by freight carriers to compare package volume against physical mass.
Consolidated Shipment (LCL)
Grouping cargo from multiple independent buyers into a single transport vehicle along a shared route.
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