Glossary
Load Factor
The ratio of the weight or volume of a shipment to the capacity of the transportation equipment.
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What is a Load Factor?
Load factor refers to the percentage of available cargo space that is being utilized on a transportation vessel, such as a ship or a plane. The load factor is calculated by dividing the weight or volume of the cargo by the maximum weight or volume that the vessel can carry. The higher the load factor, the more efficiently the vessel is being utilized.
In the shipping industry, the load factor is an important metric used by transportation companies to maximize the efficiency of their operations. A high load factor can increase profitability by reducing transportation costs and increasing the number of shipments that can be carried.
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