Container load calculator with 3D view
Paste your cargo list, and plan4cargo recommends the best equipment – 20' / 40' / 40' HC, reefer, truck or OOG (open top, flat rack) – and shows exactly how everything is loaded in 3D.
Open the load planner – free → Runs in your browser · English, Deutsch, 한국어
How it works
- Enter your cargoType length, width, height, quantity and weight – or paste your list straight from Excel or an e-mail.
- Get the recommendationplan4cargo calculates the cheapest equipment combination and the number of containers or trucks you need.
- Check & shareLook at the 3D load plan, move boxes if you like, and send a report by e-mail, PDF or image.
What you can do
- Recommendation for 20' GP, 40' GP, 40' HC, reefer containers and trucks (EU, US, Korea)
- OOG cargo: open top and flat rack with overwidth / overheight, several OOG pieces on one flat rack
- Road weight limit per container (default 22 t, adjustable)
- Stacking rules per cargo, “all 2 layers”, “no stacking” and bridge stacking
- Load checks: centre of gravity (CTU Code), flat rack concentrated load, lashing rule of thumb
- Paste from Excel or e-mail text, number your cargo, save plans
- Clear reasons why a container is recommended – or why your own selection does not fit
- Report for e-mail, PDF and image sharing with 3D view
Frequently asked questions
How many pallets fit in a 40ft container?
Typically 24–25 Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm) or 20–21 industrial pallets (120 × 100 cm) in one layer in a 40' GP; a 20' GP takes about 11 Euro pallets. The exact number depends on pallet height, stacking and weight – plan4cargo calculates it for your cargo.
Is plan4cargo free?
Yes, the load planner is free to use in your browser.
Why is there a 22 t limit per container?
For road haulage the whole truck must stay within the legal gross weight (in Germany usually 40 t, 44 t in combined transport). In practice about 22 t of cargo per container is a common planning limit. You can change the value or switch to “best fit (space)”.
Can it plan out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo?
Yes. In the OOG tab plan4cargo chooses open tops or flat racks, shows overwidth and overheight, and checks end-wall lashing space, concentrated load and centre of gravity.
Where is my data stored?
Your current work is kept in your own browser so you can continue later. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you sign in to a company account.