INTL704-Mod-08-Activity Load Plan
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Global Logistics
Module 8: Activity: Load Planning
In this activity, you will find the most efficient container and package combination to
load freight.
As we’ve seen in the eLearning, we need to configure boxes so that we get as many
as possible in an ULD. In the following example, we load a 40-foot container for
shipment on a wide body aircraft. Determine the load planning configuration to get the
maximum number of boxes into the aircraft.
Container
dimensions
Lengt
h
Widt
h
Heigh
t
473"
91"
93"
Package dimensions
Length
36"
Width
27
"
Height
24
"
We have a standard 40’ (FEU) that has internal dimensions of 473" x 91” x 93” high
and boxes 36” long x 27” wide x 24” high.
We can put the boxes so the 36” side is across the container and the 27” side is
lengthwise in the container. This gives us:
A = 473/27 = 17 long
B = 91/36 = 2 wide and
C = 93/24 = 3 high
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So if we orient the boxes this way, we can fit:
A long by B wide by C high = 17 x 2 x 3 = 102 boxes
Volume Fill =
cargo volume
x 100 =
102 (36x27x24)
x 100 = 59.44 %
container volume
473x91x93
2.
If we orient the boxes the other way:
X long by Y wide by Z high = 13 x 3 x 3 =
117 boxes
Volume Fill =
cargo volume
x 100 =
117 (27 x 36x 24)
x100 = 73.80%
container volume
437 x 91x 93
3.
But an even better way is to put two boxes widthwise and one lengthwise to get:
27” + 27” + 36” = 90” in a container width of 91” (a perfect fit)
How many boxes total? (473/36) x (93/24) x 3 = 18 x 3 x 3 = 162 boxes
Volume Fill =
cargo volume
x 100 =
162 (27 x 36 x 24)
x100 = 102.18%
container volume
437 x 91 x 93
4.
Is the final volume fill acceptable?
The final volume fill is acceptable, as it is the ideal target of 100%. This
means that we have used the container space efficiently and minimized
wasted space.
5.
If we determine that our weight is far below the capacity of the aircraft, can you
think of ways we can change our load plan that would improve our percentage fill
for the container?
Ans:
If we determine that our weight is far below the capacity of the aircraft, we
can change our load plan in several ways to improve our percentage fill for the
container, such as:
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Using smaller boxes that can fit more tightly into the container.
Using different types of containers that have different dimensions and
capacities.
Mixing different sizes and shapes of boxes to fill the gaps and spaces.
Adding more cargo to increase the weight and volume of the shipment.
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