What is stow ability?

Stow-abilityMost freight stows well in trucks, trains and boats, but some articles are regulated by the government or carrier policies. Some items can not be loaded together. Hazardous materials are transported in specific manners. Excessive weight, length or protrusions can make freight impossible to load with other freight. The absence of load-bearing surfaces makes freight impossible to stack. A quantifiable stow-ability classification represents the difficulty in loading and carrying these items.