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Efficient Packing of Containers ---
Palletized Cargoes (Cartons, Cases/Boxes, Bags, and Drums)
and Wooden Crates


The cube relation, that is, the dimension of export pack in relation to the internal dimension of container, is used to efficiently pack (load) a container.

Referring to the Diagram: Palletized Cargo and Diagram: Container below, the palletized cargo or wooden crate has two possible orientations as follows:

Pallet Orientation

[1]    Y || D      Z || W           
[2]Y || WZ || D 

LEGEND:
  • "||"  means parallel to
  • "Y" represents the side of pallet
  • "Z" represents the side of pallet
  • "D" represents the internal length (deep) of container
  • "W" represents the internal width (wide) of container


The different multiples of pallet that can be packed into a 40' x 8.5' standard dry cargo container, based on the pallet sizes 45" x 53" and 45" x 45", the total height of each loaded pallet of about 60", and the internal dimension of 40' container

D = 473"
W = 92"
H = 94"

are as follows:










Case Sample:
Shipping Pallets



Referring to the Diagram: Palletized Cargo above, the position of the forklift pockets---for inserting the forks or tines of a forklift---is not suitable for the pallet size 45" x 53", considering the pallet orientation [2], where the Y (side of the pallet) parallel to the W (width/wide of container or the end of container), is more efficient for that size of pallet. The forklift pockets in this pallet size for a two-way double-faced pallet must be at the Y position, not at the Z position as shown in the diagram.

If the shipper uses a 45" x 53" pallet having a design similar to the given diagram, the forklift operator has to rotate the pallet inside the container by 90 degrees to position its Y side parallel to the W (width/wide of container or the end of container), which is time consuming and defeats the purpose of unitizing for speedy loading. When a forklift is inside the container, its maneuverability is reduced. While such a pallet may be forked at the Y side under the base plank (i.e., at the bottom of the pallet), instead of at the Z side through the forklift pockets, there is a risk of damaging the floors of the container and warehouse while forking. Moreover, the convenience and safety in unloading the container at the destination point must be taken into account.













       
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