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What does Stackability mean in logistics?

Short answer

Whether and how high packages or pallets can be stacked on each other without damage. Non-stackable cargo uses floor space inefficiently and is often charged at a higher effective rate.

Indian PTL and air carriers may charge non-stackable cargo on the full height of the vehicle or container space it blocks. State stackability when requesting quotes. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

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The numbers behind this answer

Also called
stackable, non-stackable
Category
Warehousing
Related terms
Pallet, Chargeable weight, Volumetric weight, PTL / LTL (part truckload)

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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