Containers
Container Preferences

Container Preferences

LOP's container library includes ISO shipping containers, truck and trailer types, and air cargo ULDs — 50 types in all. For teams that only work with a specific subset of vessel types, the full list can become noisy when creating plans.

The Container Library lets you choose which container types appear in the container picker, keeping your workflow focused on the vessels you actually use.

Where to Configure Preferences

Open Container Library from the left sidebar. Types are organized under Truck, Air, and Sea tabs; check the box on a type's card to enable it (use Select All / Deselect All per tab to work quickly).

Only container types you've enabled will appear in the container picker when:

  • Creating a new plan
  • Adding a container to an existing multi-container plan
  • Browsing the container library from the editor

All types are enabled by default for new accounts.

What Gets Affected

Container preferences affect the picker interface — the dropdown or selection panel where you choose a container type. They do not delete or modify any existing container definitions, and they do not affect plans that were already created.

Specifically:

  • Disabled types are hidden from the container picker across the entire application
  • Existing plans that use a disabled container type continue to work normally
  • If a team member sends you a plan link that uses a container type you have disabled in your preferences, the plan will still open and display correctly

Container preferences are per-account, not organization-wide. Each team member can configure their own set of preferred container types independently. A manager who handles both ocean and road freight can keep all types visible, while a team member who only books ocean containers can hide the truck and air types.

Recommended Setup by Role

Ocean Freight Specialist Enable: 20' GP, 40' GP, 40' HC, 45' HC Disable: Truck types, air ULDs

Road Transport Planner Enable: 53' Dry Van, 48' Dry Van, 13.6m Curtainsider, Mega Trailer, Swap Bodies Disable: ISO sea containers, air ULDs

Air Freight Coordinator Enable: LD3 (AKE), LD7 (AKH), LD11, PMC Pallet Disable: Sea and truck types

Multi-Modal or Operations Manager Keep all types enabled — the full container library gives you maximum flexibility when setting up new plans.

Changing Preferences

You can update your container selection at any time without affecting any existing plans or data. Changes take effect immediately — the next time you open the container picker, the updated selection will be reflected.

Next Steps

Custom ContainersLoad Planning Overview