The selection of a cargo van requires precise matching of the cargo type and cargo compartment size. The core considerations include cargo volume, weight distribution, and transportation scenarios.
The cargo attributes lay the foundation for selection. For regular cargo (such as boxed goods), the maximum length, width, and height of a single piece must be measured and 5%-10% loading and unloading space must be reserved. For example, a 1.2m³ carton should be selected with a van compartment of 1.3m×1.1m×0.9m. Irregular cargo (such as furniture) needs to be evaluated for stacking feasibility and disassembled for transportation when necessary. Concentrated loads (such as mechanical equipment) should choose a cargo van model with a wider wheelbase to ensure a stable center of gravity during transportation; dispersed loads (such as express parcels) need to focus on the load-bearing capacity per unit area.
The transportation scenario directly affects the size selection. In urban distribution scenarios, special attention should be paid to the height limit (usually ≤2.1m) and width limit (≤2.0m) requirements to prevent vans from being unable to enter underground garages or narrow alleys. In long-distance transportation scenarios, high-top cargo vans are preferred, and the cargo compartment volume utilization rate must exceed 85% to optimize the cost structure. Special transportation needs, such as cold chain transportation, require space to be reserved for refrigeration equipment, and dangerous goods transportation must comply with explosion-proof standards.
By accurately matching the characteristics of the goods with the size of the van cargo compartment, the transportation efficiency can be increased by 15%-20%, significantly reducing the cargo damage rate. When selecting the actual model, the regulatory restrictions, operating costs and specific transportation needs should be considered, and the solution should be verified with the help of size matching formulas or digital modeling tools to finally make the best choice.
