Stow8
Singapore
What it is
Stow8 is a browser-based 3D load planner for ocean containers, Southeast Asian regional trucks, and pallets. It supports ISO containers, regional truck classes, EUR, US, and AU pallets, out-of-gauge cargo, and flat racks. A rotatable 3D model shows the planned load, with per-item rules for stackability, maximum stack weight, upright-only placement, and locked orientation. Users can upload Excel packing lists and export printable loading diagrams as PDFs. Packing clearance can be set symmetrically around each item in millimetres or percentages and displayed in the 3D view. Flat-rack planning shows overhang dimensions and center of gravity, while out-of-gauge planning includes flat rack, open-top, and platform containers. Truck planning considers geometric fit and total payload but does not validate axle-weight distribution. The free plan includes 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, and five saved plans. Paid plans start at $18/mo.
For and against
For
- Browser-based 3D planning
- Excel packing-list upload
- Printable PDF loading diagrams
- Out-of-gauge and flat-rack support
- Free plan available
Against
- Free tier limits optimizations
- Free tier limits saved plans
- Axle-weight distribution is not validated
- Paid plans start at $18/mo
The verdict
Stow8 brings container, truck, and pallet planning into a browser with 3D load views and practical import and export tools. Check axle loads separately because the truck planner does not validate their distribution.
Who it suits
Stow8 suits freight forwarders planning container, truck, and pallet loads. It also fits teams handling mixed fleets, weight constraints, out-of-gauge cargo, or flat racks.
Plans and prices
Free
15 optimizations / 30 days · 10 containers per plan · 5 saved plans · OOG & flat rack support
Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Starter
100 optimizations / 30 days · 50 containers per plan · unlimited saved plans · OOG & flat rack support
Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Pro
Unlimited optimizations · 100 containers per plan · unlimited saved plans · OOG & flat rack support
Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
On the record
- 3D planning
- The planner displays a rotatable 3D model of the load and supports per-item stackability, maximum stack weight, upright-only, and orientation-lock rules.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The product page says Stow8 requires no download and describes planning in the browser.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Flat rack and OOG features
- The flat-rack planner surfaces overhang dimensions and center of gravity, while the OOG page says it supports flat rack, open-top, and platform containers.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Free usage limit
- The free tier includes 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, and five saved plans.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Users can upload a packing list from Excel and export printable loading diagrams as PDFs.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The Stow8 page says it is part of the Fr8Labs platform and is bundled with a Fr8Labs subscription for existing customers.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker and location
- Stow8 is powered by Fr8Labs; the maker's about page lists FR8Labs Pte. Ltd. headquarters in Singapore.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Packing buffer
- Stow8 allows symmetric packing clearance around each item, set in millimetres or percent, and shows the gap in the 3D view.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Pallet limits
- The seeded pallet types are EUR/EPAL, US/GMA, and AU/NZ, with a default 1,800 mm stack cap and 1,000 kg maximum load per pallet that can be overridden per plan.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Primary audience
- Stow8 describes itself as free container, truck, and pallet load planning for freight forwarders.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Stow8 is a browser-based 3D load planner for ocean containers, Southeast Asian regional trucks, and pallets.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Priority email support is listed as a Pro plan feature.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported load types
- It supports ISO containers, SEA regional truck classes, standard EUR/US/AU pallets, out-of-gauge cargo, and flat racks.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Trial and signup
- The site offers a free tier with no credit card and says users can sign up with a work email; it does not state a separate trial duration.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
- Truck limit
- The truck planner optimizes geometric fit and total payload but does not validate axle-weight distribution; it tells users to verify axle loads against the vehicle manual.stow8.fr8labs.co · read 7 Oct 2026
