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Packaging
Question | Answer |
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Primary Packaging | Is what the final consumer sees. |
Secondary Packaging | Is what the retailer/wholesaler handles |
Tertiary Packaging | Is what is used for transportation |
Full Container Load (FCL) | Shipment utilizes the entire capacity of a container whether it is by weight or by volume. |
Less than Container Load (LCL) | Shipment utilizes less than the entire capacity, and is mixed with other goods, so that an entire container can be utilized. The other goods are from other shippers. and the remainder of the container is filled by consolidator. |
Break bulk cargo | Is not placed in a container, but is placed directly into the hold of a ship. It is generally too large or too heavy to be placed in a container. |