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package

Combining several items in one box to form one package

The term package describes a shipping unit that consists of several goods and is to be shipped. These goods can be in the form of boxes, pallets, containers and lattice boxes or other items that are part of a so-called package be bundled.

Table of contents
  1. definition
  2. shipping unit
  3. Colli/ Kolli
  4. Interesting facts in context
  5. transport

definition

A package (also called collo/kollo) according to DIN 55405 is a unit consisting of several goods that are to be released for shipping. The goods can be packed in different ways: on pallets, in containers, in lattice boxes, in crates and boxes and others.

Each unit is given a unique identifier so that the following information can be accessed at any time during the transport process:

  • Where is the unit
  • Where does the unity come from
  • Where will the unit be shipped

Important: A pallet with several different goods that are not separated during transport is seen as one unit - as one package.

shipping unit

A shipping unit is defined by VDA Recommendation 5002 as follows: "A shipping unit is the smallest unit of goods that is not firmly connected to others and is or can be treated individually as a closed unit in the transport chain from the sender/loader to the recipient. What a shipping unit is is determined by the sender/loader depending on the underlying requirements of the transport, the handling, the type of packaging or securing of the units."

Colli/ Kolli

Colli (Pl) - also known as Kollo/Collo (Sg) or general cargo - is the smallest unit of a consignment of goods . These are parts that are of different sizes and shapes and are available as individual items or packaging units.

A delivery usually consists of several parts. To make it easier to send them, they are combined into a larger package (collo/collo) using a cardboard box or other packaging options.

The quantity of the packages is noted on the consignment note as well as on the delivery note.

Interesting facts in context

  • The term Piece In the context of logistics, always refers to packages of the same type
  • In logistics, general cargo refers to everything that can be transported in one piece (pallets, containers, boxes, cartons, lattice boxes)
  • The terms general cargo and consolidated goods are often used synonymously in practice
  • A consolidated goods means the combination of different piece goods into a single piece. It does not matter whether the piece goods are the same or different
  • The terms general cargo and shipping unit used synonymously

transport

General cargo can be transported using a variety of means. Here is a brief overview of some of the options.

  • transport cart
  • transport carts
  • transport trolley

industrial trucks

After the packages have left the warehouse, they are transported further via flatbed truck, truck, plane or ship.

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