Transport packaging
What is transport packaging?
Guide
Packaging is available in many forms. The type of transport packaging you need depends on the goods or materials you're transporting and the level of protection required.
Categories of packaging
The three main categories of packaging are:
- primary packaging - also known as sales packaging, this protects and identifies the product
- secondary packaging - groups or binds more than one item together
- tertiary packaging - also known as transport packaging, this protects the product during storage and transportation
Packaging goods and materials for transit usually involves a combination of the three types, for example cardboard retail packaging covered by plastic binding on a pallet.
Types of transport packaging
The three main types of transport packaging are:
- containers
- pallets
- liquid storage tanks or drums
Containers such as boxes and crates can be made from many types of material including cardboard, plastic and metal.
Pallets are traditionally made from wood although plastic pallets are an option.
Liquid storage containers can be made from metal or plastic.