Load planning software for freight forwarders
Know exactly how many containers a shipment needs, whether the load is legal to drive, and what it will cost, before you quote the client.
The forwarder’s problem
Quoting a shipment means answering three questions quickly and accurately: how many containers do we need, will everything fit, and is the truck legal to drive. Get any of them wrong and you either lose money on the quote or lose the client on the delivery.
Most forwarders answer these questions with a spreadsheet and experience. That works until it does not. Volume-based estimates ignore stacking rules, item shape, and weight distribution, which is why a load that looked fine in Excel comes apart on the loading dock. And almost no spreadsheet checks whether the finished load puts you over an axle weight limit.
What Teuvia does for forwarders
Accurate container counts, not volume estimates
Enter your cargo and Teuvia places every item in 3D, accounting for stacking constraints, orientation, and weight. The container count it produces reflects what will actually fit, not what the volume maths suggests should fit. That is the difference between a quote you can stand behind and one you hope holds up.
Axle compliance checked in the same plan
Every load plan is checked against EU Directive 96/53/EC and US FHWA axle weight limits automatically. You see whether the load is legal before the truck leaves, not after a roadside stop. Overweight axle violations in the United States can cost up to 16,000 dollars once fines, unloading fees, and missed delivery penalties are counted.
Share plans without paying per person
Teuvia charges a flat rate for your entire workspace regardless of how many people use it. Adding a colleague, a warehouse manager, or a second office costs nothing extra. Competitors charge per user or cap you at a fixed number of seats, which means your software bill grows every time your team does.
How forwarders use it
Quoting a new shipment
Enter the client's cargo list, get an accurate container count and fill percentage in seconds, and quote with confidence rather than a padded estimate.
Checking a difficult load
Irregular, heavy, or non-stackable cargo like machinery is where volume estimates fail hardest. Teuvia places each item individually, so you know whether it genuinely fits before you commit.
Confirming road compliance
Before a truck is dispatched, confirm the axle loads are within legal limits for the destination jurisdiction, EU or US, without running a separate calculation.
Pricing comparison for forwarding teams
| Tool | Pricing model | Cost for a team of 5 | User cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teuvia | Flat workspace rate | $98/month | Unlimited |
| EasyCargo | Per user, per month | $395/month | None, but cost scales |
| Cargo-Planner (Standard) | Tiered, 5 users | $99/month billed annually $139/month billed monthly | 5 users, one branch |
| Goodloading | Per user, per month | $65/month | None, but cost scales |
Pricing verified from vendor pricing pages, July 2026. Cargo-Planner’s Standard tier is capped at 5 users and one branch. Its cheaper Lite tier does not include interactive 3D.
For a deeper look at how these tools compare, see our EasyCargo alternatives and Cargo-Planner alternatives guides, or start with the basics of how many pallets fit in a container.
Free tools, no signup
Teuvia’s calculators are genuinely free and require no account.
Container loading calculator
Estimate how many cartons or pallets fit in a 20ft, 40ft, or 40ft HC container.
Open calculator →CBM calculator
Calculate cubic meters, volumetric weight, and chargeable weight for sea, air, and courier freight.
Open calculator →Truck axle load calculator
Check axle load distribution against EU and US legal limits before dispatch.
Open calculator →Quote your next shipment with confidence.
Try the free calculators, or start a full 3D load plan. No credit card required.
Flat pricing. Unlimited users. No per-seat fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best load planning software for freight forwarders?
Teuvia is built specifically for forwarding teams who need to share load plans with clients and colleagues without paying per user. It calculates container requirements, space utilisation, and EU and US axle load compliance in a single plan. Competitors including EasyCargo, Cargo-Planner, and Goodloading all charge per seat or cap the number of users, which becomes expensive as a forwarding team grows.
How do freight forwarders calculate how many containers a shipment needs?
Most forwarders estimate container requirements from total cargo volume, dividing shipment CBM by container capacity. That method ignores stacking constraints, item shape, and weight distribution, so it often produces a container count that fails in practice. A 3D load planner places every item individually, which gives an accurate container count rather than a volume-based estimate.
Can I share a load plan with a client without giving them an account?
Teuvia is designed so that plans can be shared with clients and carriers without requiring them to create an account or pay for a licence. Because Teuvia charges a flat rate rather than per user, adding colleagues to your workspace does not increase your cost.
Does load planning software check axle weight compliance?
Teuvia checks axle load distribution against EU Directive 96/53/EC and US FHWA limits as part of the same load plan, rather than as a separate tool. Several dedicated axle calculators exist, including TruckScience and Fleetworthy, but most are standalone tools disconnected from the actual cargo plan or are gated behind enterprise sales.
Is there free load planning software for freight forwarders?
Teuvia offers free calculators with no signup required, including a container loading calculator, a CBM calculator, and a truck axle load calculator. The full 3D load planner requires a paid plan or trial. Most competitors offer only a time-limited trial with no permanently free tools.
How much does load planning software cost for a forwarding team?
Costs vary significantly by pricing model. EasyCargo charges 79 US dollars per user per month, so a team of five costs 395 dollars monthly. Cargo-Planner's Standard tier covers five users for 99 dollars per month billed annually, but caps you at five users and one branch. Teuvia charges a flat monthly rate for unlimited users with no branch restriction.