AI-generated optimized stowage plans for container liners.
Learning from historical operating data.
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Advised by a former vessel captain and head of operations at a container liner.
Stability, weight, reefer plugs, bridge visibility and later ports all have to fit. Slots are left empty. Each one costs about $3–10K, depending on the route.
Next port’s boxes on top, or they get restowed
Heavy boxes low; each stack has height and weight limits
Reefers need power plugs and sit low in stacks
Wrong weight distribution can break or capsize the ship
The master must keep a clear line of sight
HC and DC boxes must be mixed right to use all space
We generate an optimized stowage plan for the whole voyage, not port by port. It works alongside mainstream stowage software such as CASP. Planners review and fine-tune, and keep the final decision.
Port by port
Human calculationOne-shot plan
Solve all togetheracross the whole voyageQuestions, ideas for working together, or a demo request? We’d love to hear from you.
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