Container Loading Guidance

Container loading is the process of placing cargo inside a shipping container in a safe, stable and optimized manner to maximize space, maintain proper weight balance and ensure cargo safety during transportation.

Container stuffing refers to arranging cargo inside a container based on dimensions, weight, quantity and stacking limitations to avoid damage and shifting during transit.

• Distribute weight evenly across the container floor
• Place heavier cargo at the bottom and lighter cargo on top
• Avoid empty gaps that may cause cargo movement
• Respect container payload and wall strength limits
• Plan cargo orientation before loading begins

A 20ft container has limited space and payload capacity, while a 40ft container allows higher volume but still requires proper weight balance and planning to avoid overloading.

After understanding container loading principles and best practices, you should use the WE2O 3D calculation tool to generate accurate, optimized container loading plans.