Stacking Limit is a professional term in foreign trade transportation and packaging, referring to the maximum vertical pressure or the maximum number of layers that goods or packages can withstand during storage and stacking. It is usually marked on the outer side of the packaging box, expressed as 'maximum stacking layers' or 'maximum stacking weight'. Usage scenarios include container loading, port yards, warehouse rack storage, etc., aiming to prevent deformation and damage of bottom-layer goods due to excessive pressure and ensure transportation safety. Precautions: Different modes of transport (e.g., sea, air) have different requirements for stacking limits, which need to be comprehensively assessed based on packaging strength, temperature and humidity, and transit time; exceeding the stacking limit may lead to cargo damage and insurance claim rejection. Unlike 'stacking height', stacking limit emphasizes the load-bearing upper limit, while stacking height only refers to physical height. If a foreign trade contract or letter of credit stipulates a 'stacking limit', the seller must clearly mark it on the packaging, otherwise it may constitute a discrepancy.
📝 Examples
1. Please ensure that all cartons are printed with the stacking limit mark on the outside, and the actual container loading must not exceed 5 layers to avoid crushing the bottom-layer goods. (Note: The seller marks and controls the loading layers as required by the contract.)
2. Since the stacking limit of this batch of goods is 800 kg, we recommend using heavy-duty racks for storage and avoiding direct floor stacking. (Note: The warehouse chooses the storage method based on the stacking limit.)
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