How do I calculate floor load pressure?

Floor load pressure = cargo weight ÷ floor contact area in m².

Where should the centre of gravity be?

Within 40–60% from the front wall longitudinally.

1,000 kg working load limit per ring.

The container is held, must be repacked and re-weighed. You pay re-stuffing fees and risk missing the vessel.

The IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Cargo Transport Units - the international standard for container packing and securing.

Container Loading

Get the weight balance wrong and your cargo shifts, the floor buckles, or the truck fails an axle check. Use the checker below before you load.

Container type

Unit

Zone weights

Divide your cargo into three equal zones along the container length

Front zone Against front wall

Middle zone Centre third

Rear zone Near doors

top-down view

Front

Doors

Distribution analysis

Enter zone weights above to analyse your load

This checker provides guidance only. Always verify with your carrier and applicable transport regulations.

Core Principles

Violate any one of these and you risk cargo damage, port holds, or road fines.

Loading Technique

How you sequence and position cargo matters as much as the total weight.

Pattern A

Pattern B

Pattern C

Pattern D

Common Errors

These are the errors cargo surveyors find most often after damage incidents.

FAQ

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