FCL Loadability Engine
Optimize your container loading configuration
FCL Loadability Engine
Maximize your container utilization with intelligent loadability calculations. Optimize cargo placement, compare container types, and achieve cost-efficient shipping.
Container Type
40HC
CBM Used
7.20 / 76.3
Weight Utilization
9.5%
20GP
33.2 CBM
40GP
67.7 CBM
40HC
76.3 CBM
45HC
86 CBM
20RF
28.3 CBM
Palletized Mode
Cargo loaded on pallets
7.20 CBM
9.4% of 76.3 CBM
2.50t
9.5% of 26.3t payload
Cargo Density
347.2 kg/CBMLimiting Factor
Balanced-limitedGood utilization with room for optimization
| Item | Qty | Dimensions | Unit Vol. | Total Vol. | Total Wt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box A | 100 | 0.6×0.4×0.3 | 0.072 CBM | 7.20 CBM | 2500.0 kg |
| Total | 100 | 7.20 CBM | 2500.0 kg |
| Type | Length | Width | Height | Capacity | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' GP | 5.90m | 2.35m | 2.39m | 33.2 CBM | 21,700 kg |
| 40' GP | 12.03m | 2.35m | 2.39m | 67.7 CBM | 25,800 kg |
| 40' HC | 12.03m | 2.35m | 2.70m | 76.3 CBM | 26,330 kg |
| 45' HC | 13.56m | 2.35m | 2.70m | 86.0 CBM | 25,500 kg |
| 20' RF | 5.46m | 2.29m | 2.26m | 28.3 CBM | 21,150 kg |
| 40' RF | 11.58m | 2.29m | 2.27m | 60.1 CBM | 24,810 kg |
| 20' OT | 5.90m | 2.35m | 2.35m | 32.7 CBM | 21,740 kg |
| 40' OT | 12.03m | 2.34m | 2.35m | 66.2 CBM | 26,140 kg |
| 20' FR | 5.63m | 2.21m | 2.13m | 26.5 CBM | 22,110 kg |
| 40' FR | 11.75m | 2.12m | 1.97m | 49.0 CBM | 39,400 kg |
FCL Loadability refers to the calculation and optimization of how much cargo can fit into a Full Container Load (FCL) shipment. This involves analyzing both volumetric capacity (how much space cargo occupies) and weight capacity (how heavy the cargo can be).
Optimizing loadability is crucial for cost efficiency. Under-utilized containers waste money on unused space, while overloading can result in rejected shipments, penalties, or safety hazards. A well-planned load maximizes both space and weight utilization.
- Cargo Dimensions: Length, width, height of each item
- Stackability: Whether items can be stacked
- Pallet Configuration: How goods are palletized
- Weight Distribution: Even weight spread across floor
Weight-Limited Cargo
Heavy, dense cargo (steel, tiles, machinery) - focus on payload capacity
Volume-Limited Cargo
Light, bulky cargo (cotton, foam, furniture) - focus on CBM capacity
Balanced Cargo
When both volume and weight matter equally - optimize both
- •High-cube containers give 15% more volume for minimal extra cost
- •Euro pallets (120×80cm) fit more efficiently in containers than US pallets
- •Consider "floor load" vs "pallet load" for maximizing weight capacity
- •Leave 10cm clearance for dunnage and securing cargo
- •Use flat racks for oversized cargo that exceeds door dimensions
- ✗Ignoring weight limits - leads to overweight penalties or rejected shipments
- ✗Forgetting to account for pallet dimensions in calculations
- ✗Not considering cargo that needs temperature control
- ✗Overlooking door dimensions for large items
- ✗Assuming theoretical CBM equals usable space