Load optimization

Who uses load optimization and what are its benefits?

Shippers, carriers, logistics service providers (LSPs), and warehouse planners use load optimization to:

• Improve operational efficiency by reducing empty space and partial loads
• Lower fuel and transport costs by minimizing the number of trips required to move goods
• Reduce carbon emissions by minimizing 'empty miles' and offering lower-emission options to customers

What factors are considered in load optimization?

Load optimization analysis considers:

• Shipment volume and weight
• Loading order and stacking rules
• Delivery sequence and time windows
• Vehicle dimensions and legal load limits
• Type of cargo (e.g. fragile, temperature-sensitive, or hazardous)

Based on these factors, planners can arrange the optimal transport loading and routes for shipments.