Group Packing refers to combining multiple individually packaged goods (such as cartons, bags, drums, etc.) into a larger handling unit through pallets, flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), frame boxes, or strapping, to facilitate transportation, loading/unloading, and storage. It is commonly used in sea, air, and land transport, especially suitable for small miscellaneous cargo or scenarios requiring mechanized operations. Using group packing can improve loading/unloading efficiency, reduce cargo damage, lower labor costs, and facilitate quantity counting. Notes: Ensure the combination is secure to prevent scattering during transport; if wooden pallets are used, they must comply with ISPM15 fumigation standards; the total weight and dimensions after group packing should not exceed the limits of the transport vehicle or container. Unlike 'bare packing' and 'bulk packing', group packing does not change the original packaging of individual items but further integrates them; unlike 'containers', group packing is a combination at the cargo level, not transport equipment. It overlaps with 'pallet packing', but group packing has a broader scope, including FIBCs, strapping, and other methods.
📝 Examples
1. This batch of goods uses group packing, with every 20 cartons stacked into one pallet, totaling 10 pallets, facilitating forklift loading and unloading. (Illustrates the specific form and operational advantages of group packing)
2. According to contract requirements, all parts must be individually packed first, then group packed to suit container transportation. (Illustrates group packing as a necessary step before transport)
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