Increasing space utilization within moving trucks through operations research techniques

The problem of partial filling of container space is endemic to the logistics industry. A Flexport review of all ocean freight imported into the U.S. in 2018 found that Full Container Load (FCL) containers were on average only 65 percent utilized, amounting to more than one-third of the available U.S.-bound container space moving across the ocean without cargo.[1] Efficient loading of containers is critically important to manage costs. Wasted container volume results in unnecessary costs (such as adding additional containers) and also reduced customer satisfaction (caused by the delays in shipping). Here is a quick estimation of the cost associated with wasted container space. <a href="https://medium.com/@shuban.narayanan/increasing-space-utilization-within-moving-trucks-through-operations-research-techniques-7b270000867">Website</a>