Platform Features

Cargo Load Planner: Smart 3D Container Load Planning Software

Cargo Load Planner finds the best way to fill your containers and pallets, so every cubic centimeter counts and you ship fewer containers. Enter package length, width, height, weight, and quantity, choose a container or pallet, and get an optimized load plan with a step-by-step 3D interactive view.

3D container & pallet visualization Container load planning & pallet optimization Supports FCL, pallets & mixed loads Runs online in your browser
01 · Plan With Precision

Get It Right the First Time

An accurate load plan up front means fewer surprises at the dock and less second-guessing on the floor.

Interactive 3D Load View

See exactly how every package fits inside the container.

The load calculator generates a fully interactive 3D view of each container or pallet. Rotate, zoom, and inspect your load from any angle to confirm everything fits before you commit to it.

  • Camera controls to inspect products inside any load.
  • Hide or unhide individual products for a clearer view.
  • Step-by-step filling animation showing how to place each package during loading.

Flexible Tilt Options

Control exactly how each package or carton may be rotated.

Define which sides a package or carton can tilt on during placement. Restrict or allow specific orientations so the calculator respects your real-world packing rules.

  • Set allowed rotations per product or carton.
  • Protect fragile items by blocking risky orientations.
  • Improve packing density while staying within handling constraints.

Smart Weight Check

Always stay within container weight limits.

Every load plan respects weight constraints for each container or pallet, so you can see exactly how much capacity you're using overall and by individual product.

  • Shows percentage filled by weight for the selected container.
  • Displays weight utilization for each product or SKU.
  • Helps prevent overweight loads and potential compliance issues.

Multiple Units of Measurement (UOM)

Mix metric and imperial units in a single calculation.

Enter product or package dimensions in different units within the same load plan. Cargo Load Planner handles the conversions for you automatically.

  • Length, width, height units: mm, cm, meter, inch, yard.
  • Weight units: kg and lb.
  • Ideal for global teams that use different measurement systems.
02 · Handle Real-World Complexity

Built for How You Actually Ship

Real orders rarely fit one clean scenario. These features flex to match your actual shipments, not a simplified textbook version of them.

Best-Fit Load Plan

One optimized arrangement, worked out for you.

Cargo Load Planner evaluates the many ways your packages or cartons could be arranged inside a container or pallet, then gives you the one that fits best, so you don't have to sift through options to find it.

  • Every arrangement is checked against both the volume and weight limits of the container.
  • Returns the single best-fit plan, ready to load.
  • Respects your rotation, stacking and weight rules, so the plan works on the floor and not just on screen.

Multiple Container & Pallet Filling

Plan shipments that need more than one container or pallet.

When an order doesn't fit into a single container or pallet, Cargo Load Planner automatically splits the products across multiple loads.

  • Enable “Fill multiple containers” while calculating the load.
  • Get a separate 3D load plan for each container or pallet.
  • Quickly see how many containers are needed and how full each one is.

FCL: Equal Quantity Per Product

Find how many units of each product fit in a full container load.

Need to know how many units of one or more products will fit into a shipping container when quantities must stay equal? Cargo Load Planner works this out automatically.

  • Supports single or multiple products/packages.
  • Calculates equal quantities of each product for a full container load (FCL).
  • Helps you plan production and order quantities more accurately.

Custom Containers & Pallets

Model real-world packaging and special equipment.

Create your own container or pallet types when standard sizes aren't enough, with every dimension and limit you need for a realistic load plan.

  • Set custom length, width, height, volume, and weight capacity.
  • Use your custom containers alongside the standard container and pallet list.
  • Perfect for bespoke packaging, oversized pallets, or specialized equipment.
03 · Work Better as a Team

A Plan Only Helps If People Can Use It

The best load plan is worthless if it's stuck on one person's screen. These features get it into the hands that need it.

Online & Browser-Based

Nothing to install, always up to date.

Cargo Load Planner runs entirely in your browser, so there's no software to download, install, or maintain.

  • Access from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • Quickly check if a load fits inside your chosen container.
  • New features and improvements are available instantly.

Easy Sharing & Collaboration

Share load plans instantly with your warehouse or logistics team.

Send a container load plan straight to the person loading it, speeding up operations and cutting the risk of mistakes on the floor.

  • Every calculation can be shared via a secure link.
  • Loaders can follow the step-by-step 3D view during loading.
  • Improves communication between sales, planning, and warehouse teams.

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