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3D cargo load planning

Turn a packing list into a clear load plan.

From a packing list to a reviewable 3D proposal: model the loading space, see what is placed and share what still needs a decision.

For freight forwarders, charter teams and shippers planning air cargo and custom spaces. Sea and road work too, with your own dimensions.

PROJECT X IN 3DFictional example
CargoLab read-only plan showing six shaped spaces loaded with five cargo types in 3D
Actual Auto-Pack result: 164 of 164 pieces placed across six spaces.View full size ↗
  1. 01
    Bring the cargo listDimensions, weight, quantity
  2. 02
    Represent the spaceOutline and depth
  3. 03
    Inspect in 3DLabels and arrangement
  4. 04
    Review the loadsheetPositions and contents
  5. 05
    Share the proposalReport, snapshot or CSV

See it work

One plan, from packing list to 3D.

Containers and cargo go in, Auto-Pack proposes an arrangement, and you check it in 3D and on the loadsheet before you share it. Filmed in the real app with a fictional example.

PROJECT X, START TO FINISHFictional example
46 seconds, no sound. The captions are in the picture.Watch on YouTube ↗

Cargo list

Keep every cargo line in view.

Review packaged dimensions, weight per piece and quantity. Check what was placed and what remains outside the current arrangement.

  • Inspect cargo line by line.
  • Switch between All, Placed and Not placed.
  • Revise the list before another planning attempt.
THE ACTUAL CARGO LISTCargoLab interface
Actual CargoLab cargo panel showing five coloured 3D cargo icons, dimensions, weights and placed counts.
Actual CargoLab cargo panel: five cargo types with 3D box icons.View full size ↗
OUTLINEDEPTH

Model the space you need.

With an account, draw a two-dimensional outline and give it depth. Then place boxes by hand or use Auto-Pack.

See the shape guide →

Loadsheet

See what is in each position at a glance.

Keep multiple containers organised by area and position. The loadsheet brings the arrangement and cargo contents together in one planning overview. It is not the aircraft loadsheet that covers weight and balance.

POSITIONS, CONTAINERS AND CONTENTSActual CargoLab interface
Actual CargoLab loadsheet showing six positions and their cargo contents.
Actual loadsheet: six positions and 164 pieces placed.Read the loadsheet guide →

Follow each position

See where a container belongs within its area and row.

Read the contents

Check the cargo lines and piece counts assigned to a position.

Check the plan totals

Review volume, weight and placed pieces alongside unplaced cargo.

Container report

Keep the complete summary with the plan.

Send a report that combines load totals, front, side and top views, and the placed-piece list. Give the next reviewer the context behind the proposal.

THE COMPLETE CONTAINER SUMMARYFictional 164-piece example
CargoLab container summary showing dimensions, 30 placed pieces, 1,915 kilograms, front, side and top views and cargo list.
Actual, complete container summary from CargoLab.View complete 11-page PDF ↗

This fictional plan places 164 pieces across six sloped spaces, with 11,250 kg placed. The app’s 86% compares cargo volume with the outer rectangular dimensions; the contour removes some of that space. The example is for preliminary planning and needs operational review. Inspect the actual shared plan ↗.

Inside CargoLab

See the work behind the proposal.

Explore the actual planning tools: review cargo, model a shaped space, inspect individual positions and share an interactive snapshot. Screens below show a fictional demonstration.

Actual shared CargoLab plan with one position open, showing its contents and loading order.

3D shared plan

Open any position.

See what is in each of the six positions, with its loading order. The build-up controls let a recipient explore the proposal.

Explore the real shared plan ↗
CargoLab bulk cargo editor showing five coloured 3D icons, dimensions, weight, quantities and handling options.

Cargo details

Edit every cargo line in one table.

Change dimensions, weight, priority, colour and handling options in one place. The panel shows loaded and waiting counts; the 3D icons make the cargo types easy to identify.

See the packing-list guide →
CargoLab custom container designer showing the dimensioned sloped outline and depth field.

Custom shapes

Draw the space you actually have.

Draw the end outline, set its depth and gross limit, then use that shape in your plan. This fictional example has a sloped corner; the cut-off area is not available for cargo.

Explore custom shapes →
CargoLab container panel showing six named positions, individual fill and cargo contents.

Containers and positions

Keep multiple positions organised.

Review the six positions, their fill and contents, then open one in 3D. Position controls also show options to move, hide or unpack a container.

Explore the position guide →
CargoLab manual placement preview with a green proposed box, rotate control and fit details.

Manual placement

Try a position yourself.

Choose a piece and preview a location in 3D. The interface shows a fit indication, support and position details; rotation is available. This is a separate editing state from the 164-piece snapshot.

Review a planning exception →
Read-only CargoLab shared position view with cargo type B highlighted and loading order displayed.

Interactive review

Find a cargo line in the load.

Open a position in the shared plan and select a cargo line to highlight its pieces. Review the pieces listed from bottom to top and use the build-up controls. The warehouse sets the real loading sequence.

Inspect position 1F ↗

The plan is a preliminary proposal. Verify actual equipment, access, weight limits, handling and restraint; the carrier makes the final air-freight loading decision. A successful run does not prove the minimum number of spaces.

AutoLab · In development

In development: from a packing list to a first proposal.

AutoLab is being developed to help read packing lists, highlight uncertain details and use CargoLab’s packing engine to explore selected spaces. You review the data and the result.

Document reading, equipment options and availability are still being tested.

Before you start

What can I try without an account?

As a guest you can open a finished example, start your own plan and place cargo by hand; your work stays on your device. An account adds Auto-Pack, cloud save, CSV and PDF export, share links and the container designer. No payment details needed. Ready-made containers are being rebuilt with checked figures; today you enter your container's inside dimensions or draw your own shape. Verify the actual equipment and limits for your shipment.

Which units does CargoLab support?

Use centimetres, millimetres or inches for dimensions, and kilograms or pounds for weight. Exported plan CSV files use centimetres and kilograms.

Does a simulated fit approve an aircraft load?

CargoLab provides a preliminary geometric arrangement. The carrier makes the final air-freight loading decision and checks payload, balance, restraints, access and operational requirements. Auto-Pack does not guarantee a globally optimal arrangement.

Bring your next packing list.

See how the pieces could be arranged and what still needs checking.

First-time visitors can open a finished example. No account needed.

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