Guide
Will my cargo fit in a container? Why CBM alone is not enough
Understand CBM, check a 20ft container’s stated cubic capacity, then review door clearance, payload and cargo handling before deciding whether the load fits.
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Before the load.
Practical answers for the people who plan, book, pack and move cargo. Start with the decisions that spreadsheets can miss.
Read the first field noteTHREE BOX SIZES / SYNTHETIC CARGO
Published articles
Start with the question at the door.
Tutorial
How to build a cargo list for a container load plan
A useful load plan starts with the packed pieces that will arrive at the dock. Here is what to measure and record before calculation.
Guide
20 ft vs 40 ft vs high cube: choose by the cargo, not CBM alone
Compare stated cubic capacity and payload for 20ft, 40ft and high-cube containers, then check the actual unit’s doorway, dimensions and your packed cargo.
Field note
Why loading sequence changes a container plan
A final arrangement shows where pieces end up. The loading sequence tests whether the team can actually put them there.
News
Lost containers at sea: what the 2026 reporting rule changes
IMO's reporting rule now applies when freight containers are lost at sea. Here is what the rule says and what cargo teams should keep separate.
Have a load to test?
Inspect the public sample first, then try your own cargo.