Show the whole load, its scale and any difficult access—not just a close-up.
A practical phone-camera guide to showing cargo size, quantity, access and condition before drivers price a job.
Start with one complete overview
Stand far enough back to show every item intended for the same trip. If goods are in different rooms or storage areas, add a separate overview for each area. A close-up of one carton cannot tell a driver that thirty more are behind it.
Use daylight where possible and keep the lens clean. CargoMov photos should help a driver assess the load; filters, dramatic angles and decorative backgrounds do not add useful information.
Make size and weight easier to understand
Add measured length, width and height for large items. Place a familiar reference such as a chair or measuring tape in the frame without hiding the cargo. For packaged goods, photograph the label showing weight or dimensions when safe to share.
Photos do not replace accurate written details. Add quantities, estimated weight and whether items can be stacked, dismantled or tilted.
Show access and handling risks
Photograph the gate, stairs, corridor, loading bay or roadside position that the team must use. Tell drivers about floors without a lift, low entrances, soft ground and parking restrictions. These details affect vehicle choice, helpers and loading time.
For fragile or valuable cargo, show the existing condition and packaging without exposing private addresses, identity documents, account numbers or other sensitive information.
Review before submitting
Check that the images match the written quantity and remove unrelated personal items from view. If the load changes after drivers send offers, update the booking or tell the selected driver before arrival.
A transparent CargoMov request is more likely to receive useful, comparable offers because drivers are pricing the same clearly defined work.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cargo photos should I add?
Use enough to show the complete load, scale, packaging and access. A small clear set is more useful than many repeated close-ups.
Should I photograph fragile items?
Yes. Show their current condition and packaging, but remove sensitive personal or financial information from the frame.
Can photos guarantee the final price?
No. Accurate photos improve assessment, but the written scope, actual cargo, route, access and selected pricing method still matter.
Ready to plan your delivery?
Use CargoMov to plan a cargo booking, review available pricing options and follow the delivery. Agent access and Driver access are subject to the relevant account approval.