To avoid problems such as container overload or space waste, the shipper has to plan stuffing before loading of the cargo into the container.
Generally speaking, a 20' foot container can hold as much as 28–30 cbm, while a 40' foot one can hold about 56–60 cbm. The actual loading internal capacity of a container depends not only on the dimensions of the carton boxes but also on many other factors such as the package material and the competence and experience of the stuffing personnel.
Besides the cargo dimensions, the stuffing plan should also take the weight into consideration. It is important to note that in many countries the allowed weight limits for road and rail transportation are lower than the maximum payload of a container.
The use of pallets is widely applied in some countries to increase cargo handling efficiency. It is important to consider the following:
There are two major types of pallets, EUROPALLET (800 mm × 1200 mm) and STANDARD PALLET (1000 mm × 1200 mm). A 20' container can hold eleven Europallets in one tier or nine to ten Standard pallets in one tier, while a 40' container can hold 23–24 Europallets in one tier or 20–21 Standard pallets in one tier.
9 standart pallets 1000 × 1200
10 standart pallets 1000 × 1200
11 Europallets 800 × 1200
20 standart pallets 1000 × 1200
21 standart pallets 1000 × 1200
23 Europallets 800 × 1200
24 Europallets 800 × 1200
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