CargoWiz
CargoWiz is visual cargo load planning software for simulating how cargo fits in containers and trucks.
What CargoWiz is
CargoWiz is visual cargo load planning software for simulating how cargo fits in containers and trucks. It supports mixed cargo sizes and plans involving multiple containers, trucks, or pallets. Users can arrange items with a drag-and-drop editor or create a design manually. Loading options include stacking limits, loading ratios, bottom-only placement, priorities, restrictions on top placement, and total weight limits. CargoWiz calculates axle weights and center of gravity, and users can shift cargo by dragging it when space permits. It produces reports that can be printed to PDF and can allocate freight cost to cargo items according to each item’s share of total volume, using a currency supplied by the user. Data can be imported with an Excel template or linked from an ERP, WMS, or other business system through a programmer-written file export. The fully functional trial runs for 30 days and is requested by email. CargoWiz runs on Windows beginning with Windows 7; on Mac, it requires Windows through Parallels, with Boot Camp also mentioned. Licensing is per user, and one user may install it on a second device.
Good
- Plans mixed cargo in containers, trucks, and pallets
- Includes multiple loading constraints and priorities
- Calculates axle weights and center of gravity
- Can allocate freight cost by cargo volume
Watch out
- No free plan
- Mac use requires Windows through Parallels
- Trial must be requested by email
- Licensing is per user, not concurrent users
Who it suits
CargoWiz may suit people planning mixed cargo loads and needing weight calculations, loading constraints, or freight-cost allocation. Mac users need Windows through Parallels, and connecting business systems may require a programmer-written export.
Verdict
CargoWiz brings visual load design together with loading rules, weight calculations, and printable reports. Check the platform requirements, per-user licensing, and email-based trial request before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From CargoWiz's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription | — | Per user · renew if desired · Every 12 months |
| One-Time Buy | — | Per user · no ongoing costs |
The facts
Each one read from CargoWiz's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Money
- Cost allocation
- It can calculate each cargo item’s share of freight cost based on its share of total cargo volume, using any currency supplied by the user.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The fully functional trial is like the purchase version but runs for 30 days, and users request it by emailing support.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Data import
- Users can import data through an Excel template, or link an ERP, WMS, or other business system using a programmer-written file export.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Licensing is per user rather than concurrent users, and one user may install it on a second device for that same user.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Load editing
- Users can move cargo with a drag-and-drop editor or create a load design manually.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Loading rules
- Options include stacking limits, loading ratios, bottom-only placement, priorities, prohibited top placement, and total weight limits.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mixed loads
- It creates load plans for mixed cargo sizes and multiple containers, trucks, or pallets, with no numerical limit stated for loads.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- CargoWiz is visual cargo load planning software for simulating container and truck loading.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Refund
- The purchase page states that buyers can discontinue their license within 90 days for a full no-questions-asked refund.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Reports and weights
- CargoWiz offers reports that can be printed to PDF, calculates axle weights and center of gravity, and lets users drag cargo to shift the load when space permits.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says its trial setup file is digitally signed and vetted by code-signing authorities to assure authenticity.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides support by email and says requests are usually answered within minutes or hours during its business day.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Eastern USA near Tampa, Floridachecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Soft Truck says it is located in the eastern USA near Tampa, Florida; its About page names Brian Rayle as founder and says CargoWiz began over 15 years ago.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform
- CargoWiz works on Windows beginning with Windows 7; on Mac it requires Windows running through Parallels, and the purchase page also mentions Boot Camp.checked 8 Oct 2026
