Savings in transport. How can a load planning app help?

It’s safe to say that most companies are looking for ways to reduce costs. In particular companies dealing with logistics, production or transport. Investment in modern solutions allows for the improvement of processes and, consequently, can help to generate savings. Loading planning apps are gaining in popularity, and one of the leading ones used by thousands of companies from over 100 countries around the world is Goodloading.

For example, if a manufacturing company with its own fleet dispatches 20 trucks per week and reduces this number by 5% by optimising trailer space, this could mean annual cost savings of up to tens of thousands of Polish zlotys, depending on the size of the fleet and the freight carried. This includes driver costs, taxes, fuel and vehicle maintenance, as well as the purchase of the tractor. The Goodloading app, which allows for such optimization, costs EUR 216 per year. Even if the effects are less spectacular than in the given example, the cost reduction will still be significant.

Saving money

No company wants to generate additional costs, especially if they can be minimized. In the article What are transportation costs influenced by and how you can reduce them? we described various methods of reducing costs in a transport company. And what savings can Goodloading bring? The introduction of a load planning app is a step towards real financial savings. Traditional methods of load planning often lead to unused space in vehicles, which in turn generates additional costs associated with the need to expand the fleet and hire additional employees.

Above all, efficient use of space, reduction of empty runs or planning of added loads can generate additional profits. Using a planner for loading is also a method of avoiding exceeding the permitted weight or overloading the axles, thus avoiding the cost of a fine and the need to rearrange loads in the semi-trailer. Let’s not forget that, especially in logistics, time is money. By introducing Goodloading to load planning, you can speed up the whole process, allowing employees to make faster decisions about accepting orders and work more efficiently.

Check out the Goodloading features that can help you save even more money:

• recommendation of other vehicles to accommodate the freight;
• load distribution in line with GVW;
• indication of excess axle load;
• indication of the center of gravity for the cargo or container;
• efficient load distribution over the surface.

Saving space

One of the key aspects of effective load planning is the maximum utilization of cargo space. A better distribution of loads allows for the use of a different vehicle, or less space than initially assumed, which is expected to translate into greater savings.

Goodloading enables precise and optimal placement of goods in the vehicle. Thanks to advanced algorithms and intuitive operation, the application allows you to quickly arrange the load in a way that avoids excessive use of space. The result is an increase in the amount of goods that can be transported at the same time, which translates into space savings and potentially fewer vehicles needed.

Check out the Goodloading features that can help you save even more cargo space:

• automatic distribution of loads on the loading area;
• advanced algorithms, including those learning from user-generated designs;
• ability to manually adjust the arrangement of loads on the surface;
• multiple stacking options with indication of maximum weight or number of layers;
• possibility of stacking loads at an angle.

Saving time

Time is one of the most valuable resources in logistics. The more efficient the individual processes, the less time is needed to complete the tasks, which in turn should lead to greater savings.

Saving time when it comes to load planning is all about giving up manual calculations, as they can not only be inefficient, but also take a lot of time. In Goodloading, the user adds a list of loads manually or from a file, and the application will indicate the most efficient arrangement, taking into account axle loads, detailed stacking parameters and the gross vehicle weight. And all this in just a few seconds. The user can manually adjust the arrangement of loads, but even if they use this option, they will do it much faster than with manual calculations.

According to Goodloading users, for more complex projects, they are able to save up to 120 minutes for 1 loading operation. This allows logistics professionals to focus on other key aspects of their work, resulting in overall time savings and increased efficiency.

Check out the Goodloading features that can help you save even more time:

• adding loads in bulk from Excel files;
• ability to save all frequently used vehicles and loads;
• automatic distribution on the loading area;
• ability to share projects to speed up the loading process;
• access to project data – free and occupied space, volume, LDMs or weight.

Implementing a load planning application such as Goodloading is therefore becoming a key element in achieving transport savings. By optimising the use of cargo space, companies can benefit both financially and operationally. Savings in money, space and time become real. Logistics become more efficient and sustainable. Save money by working with Goodloading PRO! Sign up and test for free: https://app.goodloading.com/en/auth/register