q. How to spread cargo flat when the container is not filled
When cargo does not fill a container, you may want it spread flat for safer transport. How is this defined?
Example:
Loading data:
| Name | Qty | Length (cm) | Width (cm) | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 140 | 74 | 102 | 200 |
| B | 6 | 140 | 74 | 102 | 220 |
| C | 10 | 85 | 74 | 84 | 200 |
| D | 4 | 136 | 67 | 99 | 230 |
| E | 32 | 64 | 58 | 29 | 120 |
| F | 16 | 64 | 58 | 76 | 160 |
| G | 12 | 69 | 64 | 58 | 180 |
| H | 15 | 54 | 16 | 53.5 | 120 |
| I | 15 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 180 |
Loading requirements:
1) Cartons opening-side up only.
2) Load into 40GP; if not full, spread flat for balance and safety.
Choose Container loading / Multi-SKU.
Step 1: Cargo → Excel batch import.
1) Get template.
2) Fill template:
① Name, qty, dimensions, weight.
② Allow only stand and stand horizontal rotation.
3) Import from Excel.
Step 2: Container → Add 40GP from database. Corner castings 10×10×10 cm and reserved sizes.
Step 3: Loading rules → check "Prefer flat spread when space is not fully used".
Click Auto-calculate. The 3D view shows cargo spread flat in one 40GP (not full), meeting requirements.
Without the flat-spread option, the container door area is empty — cargo may collapse and be damaged.
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