FREE TOOL FOR EXPORTERS & FREIGHT FORWARDERS

3D Container Load Calculator

Pick a container or truck, add your cargo, and see exactly how it packs — in 3D. Get the fill rate, the loading order, center of gravity assessment, and a shareable plan in seconds.

STANDARD PRESETS

Container or truck

Inner dimensions

Length

Width

Height

Max payload

Capacity (CBM)

76.3 m³

Cargo

Add each cargo type once and set its quantity. Group items to color them together in the 3D view.

Find the best fit and spill into additional containers when one is not enough.

Load plan

Volume used

0 / 76.3 m³

Payload used

0 / 26500 kg

Items placed

0 / 0

100%

CoG Balance & CTU

50% / 50%

APPROVED

Plans:

Weight distribution & CTU Code assessment

✓ APPROVED

Front / rear of container

50% / 50%

Left / right of container

50% / 50%

Vertical centre of gravity

38%

Securing work sheet — CTU Code / EN 12195-1 materials

Code	Qty	CTU Code / EN 12195-1 Specification

How it works

Plan an optimal container or truck load in three steps.

Choose your container or truck

Pick a standard preset (20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC, 45ft or a truck) or enter custom inner dimensions and max payload.

Add your cargo

List each cargo type with its dimensions, weight and quantity, and flag whether items are stackable or fragile.

Calculate and review the 3D plan

Get an interactive 3D load plan with volume and payload fill rate, loading order, weight balance, and printable labels.

FAQ

How many pallets fit in a 20ft or 40ft container?+

A single floor tier holds 11 Euro pallets (120×80 cm) or 9–10 Industrial pallets (120×100 cm) in a 20ft container, and 25 Euro pallets or 21 Industrial pallets in a 40ft container. Enter your exact pallet height and weight to see double-stacking in 3D.

Is the 3D load calculator completely free?+

Yes. Provided free by ATC Africa Trade Center with no signup required — including multi-container optimization, PDF/print reports, CSV exports, shareable links, and barcode/QR cargo labels.

Does it account for weight distribution and stacking?+

Yes. You set a maximum payload per container and mark items as stackable or fragile, and the engine checks 12 safety criteria including longitudinal/transverse CoG and the 60% end-half mass rule.

How does multi-stop stuffing work?+

When collecting cargo from multiple suppliers in sequence, each Group represents a stop loaded progressively from the front nose toward the rear doors without reordering stops.