How to Calculate Container Loading Capacity for Two-Wheelers & Tricycles

By STARGO Editorial Team · Updated 2026-07-26

Reviewed by Ainne Zhang (Operations Director)

Optimizing container loading space is crucial for reducing sea freight costs per vehicle. Importers must evaluate CBU, SKD, and CKD packaging formats based on vehicle dimensions, stackability, and local assembly labor availability.

Key facts

• CBU packing: lowest assembly requirement. Piece count is an estimate, confirmed at quotation.
• SKD packing: handlebars and front wheel removed. Piece count is an estimate, confirmed at quotation.
• CKD packing: knocked-down components in cartons. Piece count is an estimate, confirmed at quotation.
• SKD and CKD usually fit more units than CBU. The exact count and freight per unit are confirmed at quotation.

Understanding Volume vs Weight Limits in Ocean Containers

Electric vehicle shipments are almost always volume-restricted (cube out) rather than weight-restricted, except when shipping heavy lead-acid batteries. Using SKD or CKD packaging recovers wasted cubic space.

Step-by-Step Container Calculation Workflow

STARGO logistics engineers generate 3D container loading diagrams for mixed-model orders, ensuring proper weight distribution and tie-down anchor security.

Frequently asked questions

What is STARGO’s MOQ for mixed container orders?

STARGO supports mixed container loading. The MOQ is 10 units, and mixed models are welcome.