System and Method for Reducing Shipping Costs

摘要

Systems and methods for loading freight containers are disclosed. The inventive system and method is used to reduce excess shipping costs resulting from the use of dimensional weight in calculating freight charges. The invention is comprised of various loading combinations for boxes optimally sized to fit on standard palettes. Through use of the invention, the higher shipping costs increased dimensional weight of lighter packages can be alleviated.

主权项

1. A system for loading a freight container comprising at least two or more boxes having characteristics selected from the following list in a loading combination;
a) a large box having outside dimensions of 45 in.×45 in.×32.5 in. and inside dimensions of 44.5 in.×44.5 in.×32 in.; b) a medium box having outside dimensions of 45 in.×30 in.×32.5 in. and inside dimensions of 44.5 in.×29.5 in.×32 in.; c) a short medium box having outside dimensions of 45 in.×30 in.×16 in. and has inside dimensions of 44.5 in.×29.5 in.×15.5 in.; d) a tall box having outside dimensions of 22.5 in.×15 in.×32.5 in. and inside dimensions of 22 in.×14.5 in.×32 in.; e) a small box having outside dimensions 22.5 in.×15 in.×16 in. and inside dimensions of 22 in.×14.5 in.×15.5 in; or f) a standard box having outside dimensions of 22.5 in.×22.5 in.×30 in. and inside dimensions of 22 in.×22 in.×19.5 in.