Scribd
Upload
25 views10 pages

Packaging Methods for Storage & Transport

The document discusses various packaging methods for storage, transportation, and export, focusing on consumer unit packaging, transport packaging, and pallets. It outlines the materials commonly used in prepackaging and transport packaging, emphasizing the need for ease of handling and environmental considerations. Additionally, it highlights the significance of pallets as the primary unit load for both domestic and international shipping.

Uploaded by

Nagaraj Mehtry
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
25 views10 pages

Packaging Methods for Storage & Transport

The document discusses various packaging methods for storage, transportation, and export, focusing on consumer unit packaging, transport packaging, and pallets. It outlines the materials commonly used in prepackaging and transport packaging, emphasizing the need for ease of handling and environmental considerations. Additionally, it highlights the significance of pallets as the primary unit load for both domestic and international shipping.

Uploaded by

Nagaraj Mehtry
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Various packaging methods for storage transportation and export

Presented by: [Link] MK-816 3rd Ag(maco)

TYPES OF PACKAGING

CONSUMER UNIT OR PREPACKAG TRASPORT PACKAGING UNIT LOAD PACKAGING OR PALLETS

PREPACKAGING

NORMALLY,THIS CONTAINS THE QUANTITY A FAMILY CONSUMES DURING CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME(300g to 1.5kg depending of product).

MATERIALS NORMALY USED


INCLUDE

Moulded pulp or expanded polystyrene trays wrapped in shrinkable plastic films, Plastic or paper bags, Clamshells, Thermoformed Pvc trays etc Onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes are marketed in mesh bags of 3-5kg

TRANSPORT PACKAGING

Packaging for marketing they usually consist of fiber board or wooden boxes weighing from 5 to 20kg or bag can even heavier
THEY NEED TO SATISFY FALLOWING REQUIREMENTS: Be easy to handle. Have the appropriate dimensions so that they fit into transport vehicles. Materials should be constructed with Biodegradable, noncontaminating and recyclable.

Cont..,
In these type of packages it is common to use packaging material which serve as dividers and immobilize the fruit.

Eg; vertical inserts can be used. They also assist in reinforcing the strength of the container, particularly when large or heavy units such as melons or watermelons are packed.

Cont..,

Tray also have the same objective but the separate produce in the layers common in apples, peaches, plums, nectarines. Plastics form nets are used for the individual protection of large fruits.

PALLETS

Pallets have become the main unit load of packaging at both domestic and international level. Pallets dimension correspond to those of maritime containers, trucks, forklifts storage facilities. Different sizes are exist, however the most common size internationally is 120*100cm. It is made of plastic materials, depending on the packaging dimensions. Pallets may hold from 20-100 units.

You might also like