Glossary term
Meter Ton
A measure of 1,000 kilograms; also used for a freight unit of one cubic metre or one tonne, whichever is greater.
A metric tonne is 1,000 kilograms. In sea freight the related "freight ton" or revenue ton charges on whichever is greater, one cubic metre or one tonne - the same weight-or-measure principle as chargeable weight.