A public “machines per container” number can be wrong as soon as the model, engine, deck, attachment, packaging or container equipment changes. Capacity is constrained by package geometry, door opening, payload, floor/load distribution, handling clearance and securement—not cubic volume alone.
Direct recommendation
Create a package schedule for the exact order, draw the proposed orientation and clearance, total gross weight, and have the packer/forwarder confirm the actual container equipment and restraint plan. Treat the final loading plan as order-specific.
Planning framework
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Package schedule | Each crate/frame ID, contents, dimensions and gross weight |
| Container | Booked type, internal dimensions, door opening and payload |
| Layout | Orientation, handling/fork access, clearance and mixed packages |
| Load limits | Total mass, distribution, floor point loads and stacking restrictions |
| Securement | Blocking, bracing, tie-down and verified loading photographs |
Build one row per package
Include machines, detached components, attachments, spares and document boxes. Use final production packaging rather than preliminary machine data.
Check the door first
A package may fit the internal box yet fail the door opening or handling approach. Account for tilting restrictions and lifting equipment.
Test the layout geometrically
Draw plan and elevation views with handling clearance. Do not assume packages can touch, stack or rotate unless the package design permits it.
Check mass and floor loading
Total cargo must remain within booked-equipment limits, and concentrated loads may need review. Ask the carrier/packer for applicable constraints.
Allow for restraint
Reserve space and access for blocking, bracing and tie-down. Loading density that prevents proper securement is not acceptable capacity.
Record the actual load
Reconcile package IDs and weights, photograph placement/restraint and retain seal and transport-document details. Update future estimates only from comparable configurations.
Information to prepare
- Exact model/configuration and condition as shipped.
- Seller, buyer, importer, consignee, destination and route.
- Package schedule, values, dates and responsible providers.
- Written broker, customs, insurer or carrier decision where applicable.
Related MERI resources
Importer FAQ
Does MERI assign the final customs or insurance decision?
No. The responsible importer and qualified provider must confirm the destination-specific decision.
Can a previous shipment be copied?
Only after checking model, configuration, packaging, route, rules and dates for the new shipment.
Why are fixed numbers omitted?
Rates, codes, package data and capacity can change and must be confirmed for the actual order.
Prepare the exact shipment brief
Send model, destination and logistics requirements for order-specific data.
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