A corrugated carton is a transport packaging container made of corrugated fiberboard, widely used for cargo packaging in foreign trade exports. Its structure is usually single-wall, double-wall, or triple-wall, selected according to cargo weight and transport conditions. Usage scenarios include long-distance transport such as sea, air, and land, and it is especially suitable for electronic products, furniture, and food. Precautions: it must comply with the environmental requirements of the exporting country (for example, ISPM15 wood packaging regulations do not apply to cartons, but moisture protection should be noted), stacking strength, and clear printed shipping marks. Difference from 'cardboard box': a corrugated carton specifically refers to a carton with a corrugated layer, offering higher strength; compared with a 'wooden crate', it is lighter and lower in cost, but weaker in load-bearing and compression resistance. In foreign trade, carton specifications (dimensions, weight, material) are often required to calculate freight and warehousing.
📝 Examples
1. Please pack this batch of goods in five-layer corrugated cartons, with a net weight not exceeding 20 kg per carton, and mark the shipping marks on the outside of the cartons. (Note: This requires the use of five-layer corrugated cartons and specifies weight and marking, in line with export packaging standards.)
2. Due to the rough conditions of sea transport, it is recommended to switch to double-wall corrugated cartons and add a waterproof lining to prevent damage to the goods. (Note: This recommends upgrading the packaging according to transport conditions, reflecting the importance of corrugated carton selection for cargo protection.)
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