MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621048344 A) filed by Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology, Pimpri, Pune on April 16, 2026, for Optiload: Intelligent Container Space Utilization.
Inventors include Sharad Adsure; Sheerin Raina; Abhilasha Matode; Bhavya Padukone; Sanika Gotarne; and Vasudha Phaltankar.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: Effective use of cargo containers is one of the biggest problems in the logis- tics sector, resulting in higher transport costs, more carbon emissions, and wasted space. Manual planning is used in conventional container loading, which tends to result in inefficient use of space and uneven weight distribu- tion. These inefficiencies have a significant impact on exporters, especially small- scale traders who cannot afford to pay for economical shipping. Op- tiLoad is an Al-powered platform that optimizes container space use through real-time booking, automated load planning, and 3D simulation. The plat- form enables logistics providers to advertise available space in partially loaded containers, allowing exporters to book space economically and save money. Al- based simulations produce optimized loading configurations, that provide even weight distribution and as little empty space as possible. The platform also comes equipped with an embedded visual analytics facility that pro- vides users with 3D depictions of the cargo configurations, allowing them to make informed decisions about plans for packing. OptiLoad also features an integrated secure payment gateway, online chat facilitation for the ease of coordination, and a sustainability tracking functionality to monitor carbon footprint saved. With heightened space efficiency and enhanced resource sharing. OptiLoad provides greater logistics cost savings, operational effi- ciency, and environmental sustainability. It aims to revolutionize container- ized freight management into a smarter, greener, and more accessible mode of transportation for exporters across the world. The website integrates a visual analytics tool that provides 3D visualizations of cargo configurations, which allow users to make good decisions when it comes to packing strategies. Op- tiLoad also includes a secure payment gateway, an online chat functionality for effective coordination. and carbon footprint savings tracking to moni- tor savings. With enhanced space utilization and better resource sharing, OptiLoad maximizes logistics cost savings, operational efficiency, and envi- ronmental sustainability. It seeks to transform management by making it smarter, greener, and more accessible to exporters globally.
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