Cargo-Planner vs. AutoO2

Built for forwarders, manufacturers, airlines and project cargo teams who need a load plan the warehouse can actually build. Upload the packing list you already have - most Excel layouts are read without reformatting - choose your equipment, and get a plan that respects the rules your operation runs on: which cargo may not travel beside which, how much weight each axle may carry, where the centre of gravity has to sit, what may be stacked on what, and which drop comes off the trailer first. One tool covers sea containers, trailers and trucks, air ULDs, pallets and breakbulk. When the catalogue does not have your equipment, build it: step decks, flat racks, open tops, mezzanine decks, custom contours and extendable trailers. Group a truck and trailer, or a full aircraft or vessel, and plan them as one unit. Ask the question the other way round and it answers that too: how many of these fit in a 40ft, and what does the last container cost. Keep your SKUs in a cargo library instead of retyping them. Bundle master cartons and full pallets. Take the plan into the 3D editor and move a piece by hand when the yard needs something the solver could not know. What the warehouse receives is the part most tools stop short of: step-by-step loading instructions, a document laid out the way your company lays it out, an Excel file carrying volume and weight utilisation per container, or a link your customer opens in any browser with your logo on it. The lane you run every Tuesday is configured once. Presets carry the equipment and rules forward, projects group the load lists, schedules put recurring routes on a calendar, and company-wide defaults mean nobody has to be told. Custom columns record whatever your operation records. Multiple users, team sharing, 13 languages, currency and unit conversion. From $99 per month, or $59 billed annually. Free trial, no card required.

A comprehensive study of one million trucks passing through weigh-in-motion scales revealed that an astonishing 92% were operating below their maximum capacity. AutoO2 plays a crucial role in evaluating shipping needs, converting them into optimized and cost-efficient truckloads that harness nearly every bit of available capacity. These optimized loads are not only compliant with legal standards but also ensure that items arrive undamaged and fully utilized. By employing slip-sheets or bundles, manufacturers can design loads that take up more floor positions compared to conventional palletized methods. For example, loading multiple stacks measuring 1.02 meters by 1.2 meters with the longer side facing the trailer would result in a 16-meter trailer accommodating just 15 rows, wasting 0.7 meters at the end. In contrast, using stacks of 1.0 by 1.2 meters allows for 16 rows to fit perfectly, eliminating any waste. However, the diverse range of product sizes presents a significant challenge, making it difficult to achieve optimal loading configurations. This variability necessitates ongoing adjustments and refinements in load planning to enhance overall efficiency. Ultimately, addressing these challenges is essential for maximizing both capacity and shipping effectiveness across various industries.