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Smart Container Loading

3D container load planning that computes the optimal stowage plan in one click

Smart 3D container loading optimization: enter product box specs and order quantities, and the system automatically computes the optimal stowage plan to maximize container volume utilization. Supports 20GP/40GP/40HQ/45HQ container types, weight and stacking constraints, and one-click loading plan export, with seamless linkage to export orders and packing lists.

98%
Container Utilization
4types
Container Types Supported
3D
Visual Stowage
T+0
Loading Plan Export

Product Interface

Enter box specs and order quantities to auto-generate a 3D loading plan and loading list

Smart Container Loading · Hoobang Foreign Trade ERP Workspace
Inventory Management
Export Business
Documentation Business
Smart Container Loading
Smart Packing
Smart BI
Loading Tasks · Orders to Stow
+ New Loading Task
Volume Utilization
96.8%
↑ 9.2%
Containers This Month
124cont.
↑ 14.6%
Consolidation Savings
$380K
↑ 11.3%
Avg. Stowage Time
5min
↓ 72%
Loading No.CustomerContainer TypeVolume UtilizationStatus
LD-202606-018ABC Trading40HQ97.2%Stowed
LD-202606-019EuroHome GmbH40GP94.5%Stowing
LD-202606-020Tokyo Imports20GP91.8%To Load
LD-202606-021São Paulo Ltda45HQ95.6%To Confirm
1Automatic optimal stowage
2Maximized volume utilization
3One-click loading plan export

Core Features

End-to-end capabilities covering your entire business process

3D Loading Algorithm

Enter box specs and quantities to auto-compute the optimal placement and stacking sequence.

Multi-Container Support

Flexibly choose from 20GP/40GP/40HQ/45HQ plus flat-rack and reefer containers.

Volume & Weight Constraints

Satisfy container volume, weight limits and cargo stacking strength simultaneously.

Loading Plan Export

Generate a 3D loading plan and box-by-box loading list to guide on-site loading.

Order Linkage

Pull the cargo line items to be loaded directly from export orders or packing lists.

Consolidation Optimization

Consolidate multiple orders into one container, auto-balancing space and cost.

Use Cases

Flexibly adapts to different business models

01
Full-Container Exporters

Stow by order in one click to boost container utilization.

02
LCL / Consolidation Forwarders

Smartly consolidate cargo from multiple customers to cut ocean freight cost.

03
Oversized / Irregular Cargo

Simulate placement plans for flat-rack and irregularly shaped cargo.

Workflow

From entering box specs to exporting for execution, the full smart loading flow is digitized

1
Enter Box Specs

Maintain product outer-box dimensions/weight/stackable layers as the basis for loading calculation

2
Select Orders

Check the export orders and quantities to be stowed; the system auto-aggregates the cargo line items to load

3
Smart Stowage

Generate the optimal loading plan and 3D loading diagram in one click, with volume utilization auto-maximized

4
Export & Execute

Export the loading list to guide on-site loading and write back to the ERP, with results fully traceable

Technical Highlights

Enterprise-grade architecture — secure, stable and scalable

Bin-Packing Optimization

Built on a heuristic bin-packing optimization algorithm, solving the optimal placement and stacking combination in milliseconds

3D Visualization

A 3D engine renders the entire loading process box by box, making loading sequence and position clear at a glance

Constraint Engine

Flexibly configure multiple constraint rules such as volume, weight limit, stacking strength and heavy-on-bottom

ERP Integration

Seamlessly connect with export orders and packing lists — enter cargo line items once, reuse everywhere

Plan Comparison & Selection

Compute multiple stowage plans in parallel, auto-ranking and recommending by utilization/cost/center of gravity

On-Premise Deployment

Supports on-premise deployment, keeping loading data and plans secure, controllable and fully audited

What You Get

Tangible business value

1
Higher Utilization

Average container utilization up 10-20%, fitting more cargo per container.

2
Lower Cost

Consolidation optimization cuts unit ocean freight cost and saves on shipping spend.

3
Faster Stowage

Plans in minutes — no more repeated manual trial loading.

4
Fewer On-Site Errors

Loading diagrams as guidance greatly reduce loading rework.

FAQ

Questions you may care about

Does it support multiple container types?

Yes. Standard container types such as 20GP, 40GP, 40HQ and 45HQ are built in, along with special types like flat-rack and reefer containers. Internal dimensions and weight limits can be customized for each type, and the system automatically matches the optimal plan to the selected container type when stowing.

Can it handle cargo weight and stacking constraints?

Yes. While stowing, the system simultaneously checks container volume, weight limits and cargo stacking strength, automatically following the heavy-on-bottom, light-on-top principle to avoid crushing cargo or exceeding weight, ensuring a safe and executable plan.

Can the loading plan be exported in one click?

Yes. Once stowage is complete, you can export the 3D loading plan and a box-by-box loading list (with each box's position, layer and sequence) in one click, ready to print or download and hand directly to on-site loading staff to guide the operation.

Can multiple orders be consolidated into one container?

Yes. The system supports consolidating multiple orders into shared containers, automatically balancing space and cost across multiple containers to maximize overall volume utilization — ideal for LCL forwarders and full-container exports with many small orders.

Does it link with export orders and packing lists?

Yes. A loading task can pull the cargo line items to be loaded from an export order or packing list in one click; the stowage result is written back to the ERP and linked to the corresponding document, with no duplicate entry — keeping loading data fully connected with documents and accounts.

What is the implementation timeline and pricing?

The standard edition works out of the box, with account activation and initial setup done in 30 minutes; custom development typically takes 2-6 weeks. For a detailed quote, call our hotline 400-003-2253, and we will tailor a plan based on your team size and business complexity.

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