Shipping is already expensive -- don’t spend
more than you have to by paying to ship
air too. When your loads are unbalanced, you end up paying more to ship fewer
items. Maximize the space available to you by using container load optimization software.
Using space efficiently is the most
straightforward way to reduce your shipping costs. However, determining how to
use space isn’t always straightforward. Awkwardly shaped items and different
package sizes make it difficult to determine
how best to fill the shipping container. For example, you might end up using
three containers, one of them being only
half full -- only to realize later that two containers
would have worked fine.
With the right software, you can make a
model of what the container will look like with your items inside and determine
the best way to fill the dimensions. Furthermore, optimization software can
identify the remaining empty space -- or
air pockets, if you prefer. Depending on their size, these spaces can be used
to fit in additional, smaller items, ensuring that you get the absolute most
use out of the container. In addition,
optimizing the space also prevents the items
from shifting around during transport, reducing product damage and its
associated costs. Overall, it’s a costly mistake to skip load planning.
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