Why do people look for a CargoWiz alternative for truck load planning?

Most teams look for a CargoWiz alternative because it requires a Windows desktop installation, has no browser-based access, lacks live per-axle-group calculation (kingpin and bogie separately), doesn't support automatic LIFO sequencing for multi-stop routes, and has no free plan. Teams that need axle load compliance or mobile access on the dock quickly outgrow it.

Does Hansatic calculate axle loads the same way CargoWiz does?

Hansatic goes further. It calculates kingpin load and rear bogie load separately, in real time as you place cargo — and alerts you immediately when EU limits are exceeded (12,000 kg kingpin, 21,000 kg bogie). CargoWiz provides a weight distribution view but does not separate kingpin from bogie loads or flag EU compliance thresholds automatically.

Can I use Hansatic as a CargoWiz replacement if I plan multi-stop truck routes?

Yes — and Hansatic handles multi-stop better. It applies LIFO zone sequencing automatically when you assign stops to cargo items, so cargo for the last stop loads first and sits deepest. CargoWiz does not include automatic LIFO sequencing, which means multi-stop load planning requires manual arrangement.

Is Hansatic free to use as a CargoWiz alternative?

Yes. Hansatic's free plan includes full truck load planning — 16 trailer types, live axle load calculation, LIFO sequencing, auto layout, PDF export, and shareable driver links. CargoWiz has no free plan; it is paid-only with a licence-based pricing model.

Does Hansatic support the same trailer types as CargoWiz?

Hansatic covers 16 semi-trailer types including EU curtainsider (13.6m), EU mega trailer, EU flatbed, EU reefer, swap bodies in all three standard sizes (7.15m, 7.45m, 7.5m), North American 53ft dry van, flatbed and reefer, and Asian and Latin American variants. CargoWiz supports a more limited set of trailer types, primarily EU standard configurations.

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Hansatic vs CargoWiz for Truck Load Planning

CargoWiz is a capable container tool — but for truck load planning it falls short on axle load compliance, LIFO sequencing, and mobile access. Here's how Hansatic compares.

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Hansatic vs CargoWiz — Truck Features

Feature	Hansatic	CargoWiz
Live Axle Load Calculation	✓	~
Semi-Trailer Type Coverage (16 types)	✓	~
Multi-Stop LIFO Sequencing	✓	✗
Auto Layout	✓	✗
Browser-Based (No Install)	✓	✗
Shareable Driver Link	✓	✗
Center-of-Gravity Validation	✓	✗
Free Plan	✓	✗

✓ = Yes · ✗ = No · ~ = Partial

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